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are my records private to my eployer such as blood work urines and any diseases?
There is a medical privacy law known as HIPPA compliance that anyone and everyone who has access to your medical records must abide by.
What law provides access to government records with exception for records with medical records?
The law that provides access to government records with exceptions for records with medical info is the Freedom of Information Act.
Is this true that the freedom of information act allows access to most but not all private records of companies?
The FOIA only provides access to government and military records NOT any private records.
What law provides access to government records with exceptions for records with medical info?
The law that provides access to government records with exceptions for records with medical info is the Freedom of Information Act.
How can you search somebody records for free?
It depends what you are searching for. There are many records in the public domain, others are restricted or private, medical records for instance.You may only have access to those in the public domain if you are a private citizen.There are various sites that give details, some of which you may have to pay for.
Can you get your medical records online?
If your hospital has your records in a database, you can access them by the help of your password.
What rule in HIPAA deals with patient access to records?
The Privacy Rule controls the access a patient has to her own medical records.
My ex abuser husband can be remarried and showing the never was abuser is true?
Unless your ex has a police record/jail time for DV, there would be no way to tell. A private Detective can access old records.
What if your mother died in 1997 can you access her medical records?
Medical records are typically destroyed within 7-10 years, so it's unlikely that you could get your mother's medical records from 1997.
Does HIPAA protect the right to access medical records even if the medical bill has not been paid In other words can a medical provider deny access to your own medical records if you owe money?
HIPAA allows patient access to their own medical record, with very few exceptions. Failure to pay the bill is NOT one of those exceptions.Added: HIPAA restricts and prevents the dissemination of your medical records without your knowledge and approval. There is no provision within it which allows a medical provider to hold your records "hostage" until you pay their bill.
What do I need to do to access my mother's medical records and speak to her doctor?
Speaking to your mother's doctor is done the same way as speaking to any other doctor; you make an appointment. If it is necessary to access your mother's medical records, her doctor has access to them and can access them for you. Of course, you will have to have a legitimate reason to have access to her records. I don't know what your reason is. If you are planning a malpractice suit against your mother's doctor, then the courts can subpoena the records.
How many days are individuals granted access to medical records for HIPPA?
The person authorizing the release of medical records gets to determine the length of time an particular individual or entity has access to the medical records. They can also specify that they can only access certain aspects of the medical record, ie: a certain ER visit, or a certain surgery.For more information visit: www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/
