Reader Questions:
Don’t Withhold PHI from Patients
Published on Tue Aug 17, 2021
Question: One of our patients has a sizable balance and hasn’t responded to requests for payment. They sent a request asking for a copy of their health records. Can I withhold them until they pay for the services we’ve already provided? Florida Subscriber Answer: According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), no, you cannot withhold protected [...]