Test your knowledge of the general rights under the HIPAA Individual Right of Access: Can a covered entity deny a request for access if the patient has an outstanding/unpaid medical bill? Yes NoWhich of the following is not considered part of the designated record set? Medical records Lab test results (like x-rays) Billing records Insurance information Clinical notes (like SOAP notes) None of the aboveTo what information can individuals be denied access? Psychotherapy visit notes Documents prepared in anticipation of legal proceedings Internal provider performance evaluations All of the aboveIf the covered entity is subject to a State law that requires a shorter timeframe for fulfilling requests, does the State law apply? Yes NoCan a personal representative make a request on behalf of a patient? Yes No
