HORTON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CLINIC WOULD NOT GIVE ME A COPY OF MY PERSONAL MEDICAL RECORDS ripoff SOUTH HOLLAND Illinois
Hello:
On July 10th, 2006 at approximately 850am, I went to the Horton Occupational Health Clininc (16246 Prince Drive, South Holland IL 60473 708-333-4200). I requested a copy of my "long form physical" (previously completed Aug/2005). A woman who identified herself as Mrs. Horton stated (verbatim): "...Although the medical record is yours, it is owned by your employer and we cannot release it to you."
Frederick
MATTESON, Illinois
U.S.A.
2 Updates & Rebuttals
Frederick
MATTESON,Illinois,
U.S.A.
The issue has been resolved by Dr. Horton
#3Author of original report
Mon, August 14, 2006
The issue has been resolved by Dr. Horton...thank all of you for your help.
Robert
Wichita,Kansas,
U.S.A.
Obtain the Refusal in Writing
#3Consumer Suggestion
Fri, August 11, 2006
Advise the clinic that you are requesting a copy of your medical records under rights outlined by HIPAA (The Health Information and Portability Act)If they refuse, obtain the refusal to provide your medical record in writing from this clinic. Once you have the docmented refusal in hand contact the Federal DHS (Department of Human Services or their nearest office or an attorney of your choice)
Good Luck
HIPAA is a Federal law outlining a patient's access to their personal medical information. If they have them in their posession they must provide copies at your request or face possible fines and sanctions. You MUST get it in writing or it becomes a he said she said argument.