Comments on: Can a medical practice withhold med history info on a person who owes them money from a different practice?

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:42:02 +0000

Yes, you owe a debt and you need the records…
Oh, what a web you weave when you try to deceive.
Jumping bail on your debt and finding another doctor…What do you think?

By: curious115

curious115 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:38:44 +0000

sure is. the contractual physician can withhold all information

By: Joe B

Joe B — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:53:43 +0000

YES

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:26:05 +0000

i am not sure, but i believe that they can

in NY the state “owns” all medical records

and if the state wants the record to forward they get (for free, possibly)