Who has ownership of a patient’s medical records?

Who has ownership of a patient’s medical records?
A . The care provider
B . The insurance company
C . The patient
D . The state medical board

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Although all the other entities may request copies of the patient’s medical records, they have been created by the care provider (i.e. a medical office, hospital etc.) and remain their property. This means that a care provider is entitled to levy a reasonable charge for the provision of copies of the records.