HIPAA regulations strictly control access to a deceased spouse’s medical records, including those from Medicare. You can only access these records if you legally represent their estate or have ...

In what is being seen as a strong rebuke to years of regulatory overreach, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia entered an order on January 23, 2020 that invalidates ...

Parents may choose to share their medical records with family, friends, or a specific organization. To do this, they must complete a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) release ...

With limited exceptions, 1 HIPAA generally gives individuals the right to access or obtain copies of their protected health information ("PHI") from covered entities. (45 CFR § 164.524(a)). But the ...

After a patient data sharing deal came to light between Google and Ascension Health, the Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) says the federal government needs to update the Health Insurance ...

HIPAA is a federal law that protects your medical information and history. Doctors, health insurance companies, and third-party providers must follow HIPAA. If you suspect someone has violated HIPAA, ...

Forty-five percent of patients reported receiving an incorrect healthcare bill. The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights has levied big fines against medical ...

The issue began when a former patient called the podiatrist’s office requesting a copy of his records. This month we look at a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) enforcement ...