Hello everybody, Iím a new member of this enlightened community. This is my first post and already I have a favor to ask: Does anyone know where the actual HIPAA statute or law or bill is on the internet, or even better where it is written in that document that each person has the right to a copy of his/her medical records? Iím closing in on the due date for my first refill from Meds123 and have been unsuccessful at getting my records from my doctors. Two office managers have flatly refused, one even called the doc out of a consult to back her up. They are citing HIPAA as the reason! Itís getting frustrating and Iím to the point where Iím ready to walk into one of the offices with a copy of HIPAA in hand to demand my records. I hope itís really true that I have that right and that the actual article is spells that out in a way that a medical office manager can clearly understand. All that Iíve been able to find so far with my internet searches are overviews and compliance guidelines. Iíd greatly appreciate any help with this.
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