News Room: AB 2831: Medical Information: Electronic Notification

Sacramento – Assemblyman Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) announced today that Assembly Bill 2831, which will provide women with electronic access to Pap smear results, has been signed into law by the Governor. Suggested by Dr. Paul Tang of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, AB 2831 adds e-mail and internet postings as patient-approved options for sharing Pap smear test results with patients. read more ...

Sacramento – Assemblyman Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) announced today that Assembly Bill 2831 to improve women’s access to Pap smear results has passed out of the Legislature and is headed to the Governor for signature. Suggested by Dr. Paul Tang of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, AB 2831 adds e-mail and internet postings as patient approved options for sharing these test results with patients. read more ...