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Federal law, specifically the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), mandates that healthcare providers and organizations maintain the privacy and security of patient medical records. Under HIPAA, medical records must be kept confidential and can only be accessed or shared with patient consent or for specific legal purposes. Additionally, providers are required to retain medical records for a certain period, often ranging from 5 to 10 years, depending on state laws. Violations of these regulations can result in significant penalties.
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Retention of medical records is determined by?
federal law
What was the first federal law to deal thoroughly and explicitly with the privacy of medical records?
who was the first federal legislation to deal thoroughly and explicitly with the privacy of medical records.
What is the primary purpose for keeping accurate timely and organized medical records?
It's required by law
How can you protect your medical records from you probation officer?
Your probation officer should not have access to your medical records unless you have signed a notice of consent. If you have not signed a notice of consent, and your PO is accessing your medical records, this is a HIPPA violation, a violation of Federal law, a felony, one you have not committed.
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.
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.
Where do medical records goes after 7 years?
medical records are kept until 8 years after death
Where do you go to get some one to get your medical records which you have been refused since March 2007?
if they are your own medical records you cannot be refused them. you have the right to have a copy of your medical records. it is against the law for anyone not to give you your medical records
Can you smoke medical marijuana on probation?
No, federal law outlaws marijuana and state law does not affect what federal law says.
Is retention of medical records determined by law?
YES
How does a medical office protect my medical records?
It is the law that a medical office protect your medical records. It is called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is for protecting your privacy.
What is state of Alabama law regarding release of medical records containing psych info?
Federal law trumps state law and HIPAA (federal law) indicates that medical records must be released to the patient upon their request. The patient is the "holder of privilege" (meaning that the documents cannot be released without the patient's consent). The exception to this is if the patient is using a "not guilty by reason of insanity" defense in a criminal trial. Then, the records are open to the court - even without the patient's consent. There is one more caveat - psych records (and medical records in general) won't contain the raw data of any testing and the medical professional can decide to withhold any information that they would consider to be psychologically damaging to the patient. Finally - if the patient of record is deceased and they have not signed a consent form to release their records to a family member, the records are sealed. They may not be seen by the family without a court order to release the records.
