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Understanding HIPAA’s Right of Access

MedSafe is the nation’s leading one-stop resource for outsourced safety and health compliance solutions in healthcare. Toll-free: (888) MED-SAFE. Email: contactus@medsafe.com. www.medsafe.com. HIPAA serves as a cornerstone in safeguarding individuals' personal health information, and one critical component of HIPAA is the Right of Access.

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