Unless otherwise required by statute or by federal law, a health care provider shall retain the original or copies of a patient's medical records as follows: 1. If the patient is an adult, for at least six years after the last date the adult patient received medical or health care services from that provider.
The Arizona Public Records Law has been in existence for more than 100 years and mandates that all public records be open to inspection by any person at all times during office hours.
A health care provider may only disclose that part or all of a patient's medical records and payment records as authorized by state or federal law or written authorization signed by the patient or the patient's health care decision maker.
Public Records Requests should be made directly to the agency where the records reside. Please read Title 39 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to learn more about accessing public records. For questions or concerns regarding public records requests, contact the Arizona Ombudsman Citizen's Aide .
Records Releases If you would like to receive a paper copy of your records, or if you would like us to send your medical records to your employer, doctor or other facility, we will need a completed Release of Information form. Release forms are available for download (English | Spanish) or by calling (602) 506-6018.
Check their website: Information about how to get your health record may be found under the Contact Us section of a provider's website. It may direct you to an online portal, a phone number, an email address, or a form. Phone or visit: You can also call or visit your provider and ask them how to get your health record.
A HIPAA authorization form, also known as a HIPAA release form, is a document that individuals sign for their health provider before the entity may use or disclose their protected health information (PHI).
The easiest way to apply for benefits is online through Health-e-Arizona Plus. You may also begin the application process by phone by calling 1-855-432-7587.
Inmates are allowed to leave the facility to go to work and then return. Typically, inmates are confined to a specific facility and may be allowed to leave for work and other approved activities. Inmates must return to the facility after finishing work.
Inmates MAY be released 90 days prior to a designated released date. All inmates eligible for a TR or CSBD may be granted at the discretion of the Director of ADC and it must be approved by the Community Corrections Division. It is granted for the purpose of preparing inmates to return to the community.