Access to your patient medical records is a fundamental right under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States. These records are critical for ensuring continuity of care,
monitoring your health, and detecting potential issues like medical fraud, such as falsified diagnoses or billing for services not rendered. Unfortunately, some healthcare providers may delay or fail to provide these records, which can raise red flags about transparency or even fraudulent practices. In this post, we’ll explore what providers are required to do when you request your medical records, the timelines for compliance, how to request records effectively while creating a paper trail, and your options if a provider doesn’t comply.
monitoring your health, and detecting potential issues like medical fraud, such as falsified diagnoses or billing for services not rendered. Unfortunately, some healthcare providers may delay or fail to provide these records, which can raise red flags about transparency or even fraudulent practices. In this post, we’ll explore what providers are required to do when you request your medical records, the timelines for compliance, how to request records effectively while creating a paper trail, and your options if a provider doesn’t comply.