Understanding HIPAA release: What it is and why it matters

Attorney Harry Margolis explains why this simple document can prevent medical mix-ups, protect family access, and simplify ...
The Denver Post

For ‘mama bear’ parents, access to their college kids’ medical and student records can be a waiver away

When Jennifer Hughes’ son was in a mountain biking accident last year, she was prepared to go into full “mama bear” mode, overseeing his medical care and insurance details. But the Chicago-area mom ...
WRAL

Medical Release Forms Don't Necessarily Mean Immunity For Hospitals

Some patients may think that signing a waiver prevents them from suing a hospital if something goes wrong. It does, attorneys say, but it does not mean they are excluded from receiving compensation ...
ung.edu

Student Health Services Forms

In order to send your medical records to a third-party health service or educational institution, complete the medical release form (PDF) and return via: ...
WSIL-TV

Gov. Pritzker signs law allowing early release for medically incapacitated or terminally ill inmates

(WSIL) -- Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Friday that creates a path for the compassionate release of medically incapacitated individuals by the Prison Review Board (PRB). House Bill 3665, ...