HIPAA Guarantees That You Have Access to Your Medical Records

Did you know that you have a right to your medical records? That’s right! While you are not granted the original files, you are allowed a copy of your medical records. You can thank the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule for that privilege. Before HIPAA was the law of the land, it was often more difficult to track down your medical records and receive copies.

However, thanks to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, you have the right to review, inspect and receive a copy of medical and billing records that are held by health care providers or health plans that fall under the Privacy Rule.

You will be glad to know that a provider cannot deny you a copy of your records, even if you have not paid for services. You can also get access to electronic files, should they be readily available. However, your provider can charge you a reasonable fee for copying the records. This fee cannot be for searching for or retrieving the records, though.

So, while there are some issues, overall, HIPAA has made accessing your medical records easier. Providers cannot deny you the right to inspect or secure a copy of your medical records or billing documents.

There is one important thing to note here…

… just because you have the right to your medical records does not mean that it is necessarily easy to obtain them.

Before you start to panic, rest assured that Order Medical Records is here to help!

How does Order Medical Records help?

Order Medical Records has been in the business since 1993. That means we have over 31 years of experience in document retrieval and management. Our business was founded on retrieving medical records, so you can rest assured that we know what we are doing.

If you need medical records for any reason, we can obtain a copy of them for you. Whether you are moving, switching doctors, or simply want to compile a family medical history, Order Medical Records can help you out.

HIPAA may guarantee that you are allowed access to your medical records, but Order Medical Records guarantees that you actually get those copies! 

Are you ready to work with Order Medical Records today?

If it’s time to track down and secure a copy of your medical records, then today is the day to use Order Medical Records! You can call us at 714 559-3071, or email sales@datafied.com with any questions. However, the great thing about Order Medical Records is that you can order your medical records right from your own home. That’s right, by visiting us at www.ordermedicalrecords.com you can order your records right online. You can specify delivery speed and method, as well as the type of files that you would like to receive. So what are you waiting for?