It’s a law that helps ensure the privacy of your medical information.
Only small, self-administered health organizations are excluded from the law.
Thanks to HIPAA, you are the only person with theright to your dental and other medical records.
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Whether you should ask for a hard copy or an electronic copy depends on your needs and preferences.
However, keep in mind that medical records can be hundreds of pages long.
In that case, it might be easier to have them sent electronically.
You might also drop off a USB drive that the files can be saved to.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.Your rights under HIPAA.
American Dental Association.Releasing dental records.
American Dental Association.Copying and/or transferring records.
