Access to Patient Records Clause Samples
The 'Access to Patient Records' clause defines the rights and procedures for authorized parties to view or obtain patient medical records. Typically, this clause outlines who may access the records, under what circumstances, and the methods for ensuring patient confidentiality and compliance with privacy laws such as HIPAA. By establishing clear guidelines for record access, the clause helps protect patient privacy while ensuring that necessary information is available for treatment, billing, or legal purposes.
Access to Patient Records. In compliance with HIA, notwithstanding any proprietary rights of the Operator in the medical charts and records of its patients, the Region shall be entitled to receive reports on, or have access to, all patient information to the extent reasonably necessary:
(a) to judge performance of the Services by the Operator;
(b) to facilitate the development or operation of an integrated health care system;
(c) to meet external and government Reporting Requirements;
(d) for planning, legal and insurance purposes; and
(e) for education and research purposes. All patient related information received by the Region from the Operator will be kept confidential by the Region to the same extent as patient related information for Region patients is required to be kept confidential. The Operator will make activity reporting on a monthly basis to the Region. The Operator's informational records will not be considered to be information and records of the Region for external reporting purposes except to the extent disclosure is required by law.
Access to Patient Records. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 5(3), following the termination of the Associate’s employment with the Employer for any reason, the Employer shall promptly provide the Associate with copies of Patient Records at the expense of the Employer:
(a) if a current or former patient authorizes the Employer in writing to provide a copy of the Patient Records in respect of that patient to the Associate;
(b) if such Patient Records are reasonably required by the Associate for the purpose of the Associate’s involvement in regulatory or legal proceedings.
Access to Patient Records. Buyer will provide access, pursuant to Seller's reasonable request for access, to patient records acquired by Buyer from Seller, provided the patient consents to such access and Seller agrees to maintain the confidentiality of information included in such patient's records.
Access to Patient Records. Following the Closing, Purchaser shall provide Seller with access, during Purchaser's normal business hours, to patient records transferred pursuant to this Agreement for the purpose of Seller's defending against any professional liability claims. Seller shall provide Purchaser with reasonable notice prior to access. Seller shall bear the entire cost of reproducing or copying such records.