If patient is transferring out of the practice, does their balance need to be paid before release of medical records?
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Wiki Medical records
- Thread starter klapetri@ilovemygyn.com
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thranowski
Guru
No. It's against the law to withhold medical records due to an outstanding medical bill.
You do have a right to charge for records, though there are stipulations to that as well included in that link.
SharonCollachi
Guest
This. 100%.