- to better monitor chronic conditions and treatment programs;
- to find and request corrections to errors in their records; or
- to contribute information directly to research.
As the health care system evolves and transforms into one supported by rapid, secure exchange of electronic health information and more targeted treatments discovered through the new precision medicine model of patient-powered research, it is more important than ever for individuals to have ready access to their health information.–
http://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/access/index.html
http://parkinsonsaction.org/new-hhs-resource-clarifies-rights-hipaa/
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