Data Ownership in Healthcare: Whose Record Is It, Really?

Send us Fan MailYou requested your medical records… but did you really get everything? 👀In Episode 10 of Balance HI Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood—and quietly controversial—topics in healthcare: data ownership.Because here’s the truth: Patients think they own their records. Hospitals think they own the systems. Vendors control the platforms. And HIM? We’re stuck in the middle making sure access, compliance, and accuracy don’t fall apart.So… who actually owns the data? 🤔In this episode, we break it ALL the way down: 📁 The difference between owning a medical record vs. having rights to it  ⚖️ What laws like HIPAA actually say (and what they don’t say)  🔐 How data ownership impacts patient access, portals, and trust  💻 The role of EHR vendors and the reality of “locked” data  🧠 Why HIM professionals are the true stewards of healthcare dataLet’s be clear: data ownership isn’t just legal—it’s power. And if HIM isn’t at the table, decisions about that power will be made without us.📚 Ready to understand your role in the digital healthcare era? Grab my book: Digital Health Navigator: A Guide to Success for Health Information ProfessionalsThis is your roadmap to navigating HIM, patient access, compliance, and digital transformation with confidence.📣 Call to Action (CTA):If this episode made you think differently about data ownership, don’t keep it to yourself:👉 Subscribe to Balance HI Podcast 👉 Share this episode with a colleague, nurse, or healthcare leader 👉 Leave a review so more people understand the power of HIMAnd if you’re ready to go deeper… 💬 DM me “HIM” on Instagram or LinkedIn to learn about my toolkit and upcoming workshops.✨ Stay informed. Stay empowered. Stay balanced.#DataOwnership #HealthInformationManagement #HIPAA #PatientRights #DigitalHealth #HealthIT #BalanceHIPodcast #WomenInHealthcare #MedicalRecords #HealthcareLeadershipSupport the show