This article will discuss the HealthPort Technologies class action settlement, which involved allegations of excessive fees charged for medical records.
What is the HealthPort Class Action Settlement?
A class action lawsuit was filed against HealthPort Technologies LLC (now known as CIOX Technologies LLC) alleging that they charged excessive fees to consumers for copies of their medical records. The lawsuit claimed that HealthPort/CIOX violated certain Florida Administrative Code rules by charging more than 25 cents per page after the first 25 pages for copies of medical records.
Who is Eligible for the Settlement?
The settlement covers patients of physicians or a practice licensed under Florida law who, since March 9, 2009, made a request through a legal representative to the physician’s office for copies of their medical records and were billed by HealthPort/CIOX at charges exceeding 25 cents per page after the first 25 pages.
Potential Award
Eligible class members may receive a full refund of the allegedly excessive medical records fees, plus interest at 4.78 percent per annum.
How to File a Claim
To file a claim, class members need to provide the Notice ID that was provided on the notice of the settlement they received. The claim form deadline has passed, but you can still contact the Claims Administrator for information on how to proceed.
Contact Information
- Claims Administrator: Allen v. HealthPort, Class Action Administrator, c/o A.B. Data Ltd., P.O. Box 173036, Milwaukee, WI 53217, (877) 265-3022, info@HealthPortClassAction.com
- Case Name: Allen v. HealthPort Technologies LLC, Case No. 12-013154, in the Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Hillsborough County, Florida
- Settlement Website: [Insert website address if available]
Conclusion
This class action settlement is a significant victory for consumers who were potentially overcharged for copies of their medical records. If you believe you may be eligible for compensation, it is important to contact the Claims Administrator to learn more about the process.
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Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.
