Empower Your Health Information: Understanding and Utilizing HIPAA Rights with MyWellSpan Portal and other Resources

As per the Health Insurance Portability and Security Act (HIPAA), individuals have the right to view their medical records and request changes to them. MyWellSpan is a convenient portal that allows people to manage their care from any device at any time. To access health information quickly and easily through MyWellSpan, simply go to the Sharing section in the menu and select Request Medical Records. Provide the required information to receive your medical record electronically. If you are unable to use MyWellSpan, you can request your medical record using a paper form called Authorization to Use or Disclose Health Information.

If you need to make changes to your medical record, it’s best done through your MyWellSpan account by navigating to the Document Center and selecting Requested Records & Record Amendments. Submit a request for a change in your medical record with detailed information. Alternatively, you can use an online or paper form like Patient Requested Amendment Form to mail or email your request for a change in your medical record.

In addition, WellSpan Health offers other medical record forms for specific requests such as Next of Kin Verification Form for deceased loved ones or 21st Century Cures Act Request Form for requests related electronic health information access, exchange or use. These forms should be used appropriately based on their purpose.

It is important for individuals to understand their rights under HIPAA and how they can exercise them through various tools like MyWellSpan portal and other forms provided by WellSpan Health.