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CE may not charge for patient copy of medical records

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CE may charge a reasonable fee for providing a patient with a copy of their medical records while staying within the limits set by HIPAA regulations.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is false.

CE (covered entity) refers to a healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare clearinghouse that handles protected health information (PHI). According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), CE may charge a reasonable fee for providing a patient with a copy of their medical records. However, the fee should not exceed the cost of labor for making the copy and any postage costs, if applicable.

So, although a fee can be charged, it should be reasonable and within the limits set by HIPAA regulations.

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