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Family Dental Care, P.C.

Family Dental Care, P.C. ("FDC"), is a dental practice located in Chicago, Illinois. OCR's investigation determined that FDC's failure to provide timely access to the requested medical records was a potential violation of the HIPAA right of access provision. FDC agreed to pay $30,000 and implement a corrective action plan.

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Content last reviewed September 20, 2022
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