Three ways providers get HIPAA right of access wrong

May 29, 2020

On another front, some entities also struggle with digital signature, she said.How do I know the patient has actually signed this request form when it is done digitally? McGraw asked. That I think is an open question that can be difficult to solve. But nevertheless, you have to have a way for people to be able to remotely request their information, because you cant require an in-person visit. The guidance makes this very clear.And finally, some covered entities still require patients to come in person to make a records request, she said. Even though guidance makes clear that an entity cannot require an individual to make a separate trip to the office to request access, she said

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