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HIPAA. Section 164.508 of the final privacy rule states that covered entities may not use or disclose protected health information (PHI) without a valid authorization, except as otherwise permitted or required in the privacy rule.

The Colorado Medical Board recommends “retaining all patient records for a minimum of 7 years after the last date of treatment, or 7 years after the patient reaches age 18 – whichever occurs later.” However, some types of records, like x-rays, must be retained for ten years.

The HIPAA Privacy rules define the rights of individuals, including members of Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) and all Medical assistance program beneficiaries and the obligations of providers and others regarding the individual's Protected Health Information (PHI).

When we go to a doctor's office, we expect our personal medical information to be kept safe and confidential. This is a legal requirement in Colorado, as in all other states.

The core elements of a valid authorization include: A meaningful description of the information to be disclosed. The name of the individual or the name of the person authorized to make the requested disclosure. The name or other identification of the recipient of the information.

In Colorado you have the right to: See and get a copy of your medical record. you a copy of it within a reasonable time after they receive your request. Doctors generally must let you see or get a copy of your medical record within 30 days, and hospitals within 10 days.

Certification of medical records, if requested: $10.00 fee.

The HIPAA Privacy rules define the rights of individuals, including members of Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program) and all Medical assistance program beneficiaries and the obligations of providers and others regarding the individual's Protected Health Information (PHI).