Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-39-1-1

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to all health records except mental health records, which are governed by IC 16-39-2, IC 16-39-3, and IC 16-39-4.

(b) This article applies to all health records, except:

(c) On written request and reasonable notice, a provider shall supply to a patient the health records possessed by the provider concerning the patient.  Subject to 15 U.S.C. 7601 et seq. and 16 CFR Part 315, information regarding contact lenses must be given using the following guidelines:

After the release of a contact lens prescription under this subsection, liability for future fittings or dispensing of contact lenses under the original prescription lies with the dispensing company or practitioner.

(d) On a patient's written request and reasonable notice, a provider shall furnish to the patient or the patient's designee the following:

(e) Subject to section 5 of this chapter, a provider shall provide the health records requested under this section within thirty (30) days after the date the written request is made, unless the provider:

Health records requested under this section must be provided as soon as practicably possible.

(f) In addition to any action taken under IC 16-19-3-18, the state department may impose a fine against a provider not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for not complying with the requirements of this section.