Release of Information Authorization Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, when a release of information is intended for purposes other than medical treatment, healthcare operations, or payment, you'll need to sign an authorization for ROI.
Practitioners licensed under this chapter shall maintain health records, as defined in § 32.1-127., for a minimum of six years following the last patient encounter.
How long does your health information hang out in a healthcare system's database? The short answer is most likely five to ten years after a patient's last treatment, last discharge or death. That being said, laws vary by state, and the minimum amount of time records are kept isn't uniform across the board.
Practitioners licensed under this chapter shall maintain health records, as defined in § 32.1-127., for a minimum of six years following the last patient encounter.
Use VA Form 10-5345 to authorize us to share your health information with a non-VA (or third-party) individual or organization.
To request a copy of your VA medical records by mail or fax, send a signed and completed VA Form 10-5345a to our Release of Information office. Per VHA Directives, we have 20 business days to process all requests. Requests are accepted in-person, through My HealtheVet, mail, and fax.
Content for a valid authorization includes: The name of the person or entity authorized to make the request (usually the patient) The complete name of the person or entity to receive the protected health information (PHI) A specific description of the information to be used or disclosed, including the dates of service.