Information Request Assessment

An individual must be provided their records in the form and format requested unless the form or format is not feasible or operationally possible (For example, we do not copy records onto personal thumb drives for security reasons). True or False

True

Banner can require an individual to use our specific Banner Release form when requesting Medical or Billing records. True or False

True

Medical and Billing record requests must be acted on no later than ___________ after Banner receives the request. A. 7 Days B. 30 Days C. 3 Months D. 6 Months

B. 30 Days

The Individuals' Right under HIPAA to access their health information, gives individuals the right to inspect and obtain a copy of their medical records only, NOT their billing records. True or False

False

Banner can charge a reasonable, cost-based fee for copies of their PHI provided that the fee only includes the cost of: A. Labor for copying the PHI requested, whether in paper or electronic form B. Supplies (for creating the paper copy or electronic media) and postage C. Preparing an explanation or summary of the PHI, if agreed to by the individual D. All of the above E. A and B Only

E. A and B Only