AHIMA December 7, 2020
The Cures Act gives consumers unprecedented control over their health information. It is up to health organizations and HIM leaders to ensure patients wield that power safely and responsibly.
Perhaps the most revolutionary implication of the information blocking provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act Final Rule (Cures Act) is that it shifts control of health information from providers and payers to consumers.
Traditional methods for patients to request medical records still exist; HIPAA mandates the consumer’s right to access their medical records, receive copies of them, and request amendments to them.
However, state and institutional policies vary in request processes, fulfillment costs, and the time between when a request is made and honored (up to 30 days per HIPAA,...
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