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HealthCare Whisperer: Healthcare Navigation Tip#6 HIPAA

Healthcare Navigation Tip#6 HIPAA

Your Medical Records and HIPAA

The federal government passed a law in 2002 called the Health Information Privacy and Protection Act, HIPAA. This bill was enacted for patients to have control over their medical records as to privacy and personal access. It is your right to see all your medical records. No medical facility or practice can deny you a copy of your records. The law is designed to protect you not the facility. It is also your right to make corrections of the records if there is any misinformation. You can receive a copy of your records by filing out the required form. You can also put the name of anyone who you give permission to also view your records. Receiving records can take up to thirty days but most take between one to two weeks. You must be told exactly how long it will take. If you have any difficulty with the form, the medical records department or you are refused access, contact the HIPAA compliance person. Every medical facility and practice must have a person who oversees compliance. If you do not get your records, contact the state HIPAA compliance office. Mental health medical records are designated to have a separate chart to ensure complete privacy and security.