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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

It's HIPAA. One p, 2 a's. Health Information Privacy Protection Act.

And yes, HIPAA does protect your medical records. It protects them from very specific things that are spelled out in detail. You can read the entire act and learn about diffrent aspects of it online, here: Health Information Privacy | HHS.gov

Also, you don't "have to" pay for each page printed. The doctor's office has the right to charge you for them, but they're not required to charge you for them. Also, if you just want your information transferred to a new doctor, you can fill out a HIPAA form that gives your new doctor your authorization to request that information from your previous doctor, and the files are typically transferred with no charge to anyone.

OBB....I think you have that incorrect. This is what HIPAA stands for.......
HIPAA, also called the privacy rule