patient rights

Health IT Security and Compliance February 8, 2024

What Does the HIPAA Right to Amend Do?

By Matt Fisher – Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, individuals have the right to request an amendment to their protected health information if there is a concern about the accuracy of the information. The word amendment carries a certain understanding.

Health Innovation August 2, 2017

Don’t Skimp on Training: Know Patient Rights

By Matt Fisher – What is the response when an individual submits a request to receive access to their medical record? The response can often be one of frustration over the time and effort that will go into compiling the record in response to the request.