its just a question and i have gotten several; answers from people, i would like to have the answer with reasons for the answer Thanks
2007-02-21 11:15:51 · 4 answers · asked by personwhocravesknowledge 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Yes it is legal. He is charging for copying your records. The originals stay at his office but he charges you to make copies to give to you or your new doc. Hope that clarifies things.
2007-02-21 11:20:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They charge a fee for the copying and preparation of the records to cover their cost of materials and the people who actually do the work.
2007-02-22 00:14:00 · answer #2 · answered by myepley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they actually charge for the records themselves. They charge for the time and expense of making the copies. I've always seen it as a per page charge.
2007-02-21 19:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by Angie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The book "Healthcare for Less" by Michelle Katz goes into this and will help you cut corners on your healthcare bills in other ways too...without sacrificing the quality of care you will get. Yes, the doctor can cgarge you for making copies, but only the "standard rate"...meaning he/she can't charge you $100/copy.
2007-02-22 19:55:50 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋