Can I appeal if a covered entity refuses to make an amendment?
Maybe. An institution must accept complaints about its health privacy policies and practices. Filing a complaint with an institution may not be the equivalent of filing an appeal of a denial of a request for amendment, but it may help if it forces someone new at the covered entity to review your request. However, some institutions may accept formal appeals. Consult the institution’s notice of privacy practices to see if there is an appeal method for a denial of a request for amendment. You can also complain to the Secretary of the federal Department of Health and Human Services about how your request was handled. You can find information about the process at
