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In general, medical providers cannot withhold medical records due to an unpaid balance. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), patients have the right to access their medical records, regardless of their financial obligations. However, providers may place a lien on records or charge for copies if a balance remains unpaid, but they cannot deny access entirely. It's advisable to check specific state laws and provider policies, as these can vary.
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What happens when lease cannot be paid back?
The vehicle will be repossessed and the leasor will be held responsible for the unpaid balance of the lease.
How do you find medical records on someone who died in 1999?
Medical records so recent as 1999 are likely to be held as confidential documents and only available to closely-related people, or to lawyers with a subpoena They will be held by doctors' offices, hospitals and other medical services that treated the person, and some may be held by state or county Health Departments.
Can one be held liable for unpaid interest fees and other costs of a leader as well as principal balance due on a recourse loan after a foreclosure on the securing rental property?
One word answer: Yes
Where are the original copies of electronic medical records held?
Generally they would be held at the original location they were filled out at. However, if you change hospitals or doctors' office, they can transfer them to your new providers.
What are electric medical records?
EMR. This is a new system doctors and nurses are keeping to keep track of the medical information of their patients. Its faster, though more confusing to get used to and slower at first than hard copy records. This guarantees that the records wont go through wear and tear, and if something happened at the office where your records were being held, your record would not be destroyed.
If you were a minor and you have an unpaid medical bill can it legally be sent to a collection agency and then held against you when you turn 18?
No. If the bill was incurred when you were a minor, then the bill is your parent's responsibility. It would be illegal to put it on your credit report.
Can my new husband be held responsible for my ex-husband's unpaid debt?
Sadly, no.
How do client records be held and maintained in a gym?
Nowadays, client records will be held on the gym's computer database.
Can surviving spouse access to deceased spouse medical records?
In general, a surviving spouse may have the right to access the deceased spouse's medical records, but this can depend on state laws and the specific circumstances. HIPAA regulations allow for access to medical records by the executor of the estate or a legally authorized representative. It's advisable for the surviving spouse to contact the healthcare provider or facility where the records are held to understand the required process and documentation needed to gain access.
How should client records should be held and maintained?
Patient records should be held in confidence to not have a HIPAA violation.
What records has Cathy Freeman held?
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Why are paper medical records more secure than electronic health records?
If you meant 'paper' records as opposed to electronic records - The main reason is that computers are always under attack from hackers. Paper records held in a locked filing cabinet, inside a secure building are much more secure than electronic records stored on a computer connected to the internet !
