Release Of Information For Medical Records In Bronx
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All patient records must be retained for at least six years, with the exception of records for minor patients, which must be maintained for at least six years and for one year after the minor patient reaches the age of 21.
Physicians and hospitals are required by state law to maintain patient records for at least six years from the date of the patient's last visit. A doctor must keep obstetrical records and records of children for at least six years or until the child reaches age 19, whichever is later.
Unless otherwise provided by law, all patient/client records must be retained for at least six years. Obstetrical records and records of minor patients/clients must be retained for at least six years, and until one year after the minor patient/client reaches the age of 21 years."
Unless otherwise provided by law, all patient/client records must be retained for at least six years. Obstetrical records and records of minor patients/clients must be retained for at least six years, and until one year after the minor patient/client reaches the age of 21 years."
Requests for Client Records If you are submitting a request for Medicaid records specifically, please fill out and submit the OCA-960 Authorization for Release of Health Information Pursuant to HIPAA or other HIPAA-compliant form. Requests and forms should be submitted via email to HIPAA@dss.nyc.
Once your request is received, a physician or health care facility has 10 days to provide you with an opportunity to inspect your records. The law does not provide a specific time period by which copies of medical records must be provided.
To request a copy of a medical record from a hospital, call or write to the hospital holding the record. You must speak to the Medical Records Department and request a release of medical information authorization form from the hospital.
In New York City, call the Information Hotline at 311 or (718) 557-1399. For more information about Medicaid, visit the Medicaid website: .health.ny/health_care/medicaid/.
