Attorney Harry Margolis explains why this simple document can prevent medical mix-ups, protect family access, and simplify ...

If a parent chooses to share their medical records with you, someone else, or a specific organization, they must complete a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) release form. As ...

Parents may choose to share their medical records with family, friends, or a specific organization. To do this, they must complete a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) release ...

HIPAA regulations strictly control access to a deceased spouse’s medical records, including those from Medicare. You can only access these records if you legally represent their estate or have ...

HIPAA regulations strictly control access to a deceased person’s medical records, including those from Medicare. A spouse can only access these records if they legally represent their partner’s estate ...

After all the family togetherness, you now should have a good idea regarding who you want to name on your HIPAA release. skynesher / Getty Images Perhaps there was a master plan that caused the ...