HIPAA Patient Request to Amend PHI Tip Sheet - ComplyRight Mobile App

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  The Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule gives individuals sever...

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  The HIPAA Privacy Rule gives individuals several rights regarding their PHI.

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  HIPAA imposes civil and criminal penalties for failing to comply with the Privacy Rule.

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  A person who believes a violation has occurred may file a written complaint, either on paper or e...

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  What Is a “Designated Record Set?

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  Do respond to request for access no later than 30 days after receiving the request, or 60 days if...

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  Don’t allow employees unrestricted access to and use of PHI.

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  Do document all restrictions in writing.

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  Don’t place medical records in unsecured locations.

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  Do accommodate reasonable requests by individuals to receive communications of PHI by alternative...

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  Don’t forget to train your employees on your HIPAA policies and procedures and to secure PHI.

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  Do respond to a request to amend PHI no later than 60 days after receiving the request.

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  Don’t allow access to psychotherapy notes, information compiled for legal proceedings, laboratory...

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  Do shred or properly dispose of all documents containing PHI that are not part of an official des...

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  Don’t deny requests to obtain electronic records.

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  Do respond to a request for an accounting no later than 60 days after receiving the request.

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  Don’t require individuals to waive any of their rights under the HIPAA Privacy Rule as a conditio...

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  Do retain documentation of any requests/responses required under the HIPAA Privacy Rule for at le...

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