(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - governs confidentiality of personal medical information) https://nyhealthaccess.org/10/ https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/118/ You have the right to privacy concerning information about your health, medical care, and how your care is paid for. This right comes from a federal law called HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Although HIPAA regulates... HIPAA Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:28:35 -0400 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/219/ In September 2017, a new law went into effect that requires health care providers to provide medical records at no charge, when needed to support an application, claim or appeal for a government benefit or program. Here's what the law adds to... HIPAA Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:36:58 -0500 https://nyhealthaccess.org/entry/173/ Amending Your Medical Records in New York State In New York, patients and other qualified individuals have the right to access their medical records. Individuals who find the information in their medical records to be incorrect or inconsistent,... HIPAA Tue, 17 Mar 2015 13:07:14 -0400