Individuals’ Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information: Providing individuals with access to their health information empowers them to be in control of decisions regarding their health and well-being.
Fees That Can Be Charged to Individuals for Copies of their PHI
May a covered entity charge individuals a fee for providing the individuals with a copy of their PHI?
Yes, but only within specific limits. The Privacy Rule permits a covered entity to impose a reasonable, cost-based fee to provide the individual (or the individual’s personal representative) with a copy of the individual’s PHI, or to direct the copy to a designated third party. The fee may include only the cost of certain labor, supplies, and postage:
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