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That is misinformation. HIPAA covered healthcare providers are legally required to give you copies of your health information upon request, and can only charge
by nradov 2y ago
That is misinformation. HIPAA covered healthcare providers are legally required to give you copies of your health information upon request, and can only charge a nominal fee for this service (in practice it's usually free). Any patient who is blocked from accessing their own medical records should file a formal complaint with HHS; they have fined multiple provider organizations for violations.
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials...
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/compliance-enforcement/agreements/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/compliance-enfor...
- treebeard901 1y ago" Two categories of information are expressly excluded from the right of access: Psychotherapy notes, which are the personal notes of a mental health care provider documenting or analyzing the contents of a counseling session, that are maintained separate from the rest of the patient's medical record. See 45 CFR 164.524(a)(1)(i) and 164.501. Information compiled in reasonable anticipation of, or for use in, a civil, criminal, or administrative action or proceeding. See 45 CFR 164.524(a)(1)(ii). " The devil is in the details. It is not misinformation. Thank you. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/access/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance... Several others listed here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-C/part-164/subpart-E/section-164.524 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-...