Major Healthcare defeat at the State Board of Health today!
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I'm sitting in for Brittney.
My name is Monica Griego and I am the legislative director for the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative.
Today at the State Board of Health, members of that Board voted to increase fees for copies of medical records. As if there weren't nearly 20% of Colorado's population uninsured... As if there weren't enough barriers to affordable and accessible healthcare... the Board now has handed consumers another barrier to access one's own medical record.
The proposal to increase fees for medical record copies was not COST based, and many legal opinions expressed that this proposal could be in violation of Federal Law (HIPAA).
While CCHI will oppose the decision and appeal the hearing, it is important for people to know that those with AIDS, Developmental Disabilities, or physical disabilities will now have to pay more for copies of their medical records if they wish to file for social security or disability benefits.
These populations, their personal representatives, and the advocacy organizations that work on theirr behalf deserve better. Please stay tuned to take action and let the Board of Health know that you are disappointed in the decision they took today.
My name is Monica Griego and I am the legislative director for the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative.
Today at the State Board of Health, members of that Board voted to increase fees for copies of medical records. As if there weren't nearly 20% of Colorado's population uninsured... As if there weren't enough barriers to affordable and accessible healthcare... the Board now has handed consumers another barrier to access one's own medical record.
The proposal to increase fees for medical record copies was not COST based, and many legal opinions expressed that this proposal could be in violation of Federal Law (HIPAA).
While CCHI will oppose the decision and appeal the hearing, it is important for people to know that those with AIDS, Developmental Disabilities, or physical disabilities will now have to pay more for copies of their medical records if they wish to file for social security or disability benefits.
These populations, their personal representatives, and the advocacy organizations that work on theirr behalf deserve better. Please stay tuned to take action and let the Board of Health know that you are disappointed in the decision they took today.
