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I was thinking the scenario was a referral of sorts, as well, in which case (excluding special situations such as substance abuse, etc.) it should be allowable.  If random "fishing," not so much. ------------------------------ Marie Wagner, CHC, CHRC ...

Per HIPAA " Treatment means the provision, coordination, or management of health care and related services by one or more health care providers, including the coordination or management of health care by a health care provider with a third party; ...

I appreciate everyone's response. I have someone saying that the physician should not access the patient's EMR because he/she is not the provider of record and has not established a relationship with the patient, so it does not constitute treatment. ...