Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Release Guidance on Individuals’ Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information

AHA News writes: The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has issued guidance to help individuals better exercise their existing rights to access and obtain a copy of their personal health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s Privacy Rule.

Read more:

• AHA News: OCR issues guidance on HIPAA access right.
• HHS.gov: Understanding Individuals’ Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information.