Question

Kenneth went to his previous healthcare facility to request a copy of his medical records so that he could forward them to his new healthcare facility. The previous healthcare facility stated that they are not authorized to release those records to Kenneth. How does this go against HIPAA? (1 point) Responses As a patient, Kenneth has the right to examine and get copies of his records. As a patient, Kenneth has the right to examine and get copies of his records. The previous healthcare facility should have already forwarded Kenneth’s records. The previous healthcare facility should have already forwarded Kenneth’s records. Kenneth has not signed a release stating that his medical records can be shared. Kenneth has not signed a release stating that his medical records can be shared. Kenneth’s medical records hadn’t been shared with the CDC like they should have been. Kenneth’s medical records hadn’t been shared with the CDC like they should have been.

Answer 1

As a patient, Kenneth has the right to examine and get copies of his records. Under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), patients have the right to access their medical records and obtain copies of them upon request. The healthcare facility is required to provide access to the records, and they cannot deny this request without a valid legal reason. Therefore, the statement that they are "not authorized" to release those records to Kenneth goes against HIPAA regulations.