Fierce Healthcare May 15, 2018
A new audit by a government watchdog has found that patients still face many challenges when attempting to access their health information.
Patients still face many challenges in accessing their health information, a federal watchdog has found.
According to a new audit (PDF) by the Government Accountability Office, many patients struggle to get their health records due to what they say are high fees, which can vary widely by state and method of delivery.
For example, Rhode Island has a $100 pricing cap for electronically stored medical records, while Kentucky will provide a record without charge.
Some states also charge per page, which can be costly for patients who have had a long medical history or complicated services....
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