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.
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.
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.
New York State Law requires all health care practitioners and facilities to allow patients to have access to their health records. However, some restrictions may apply. This form describes your rights, what information is available and how to appeal if access to health records is denied.
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.
Standard Turnaround Time The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) stipulates that medical records should be provided within 30 days of the request. This is seen as the benchmark for many facilities.
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.
If you have any questions regarding the release of your health records (clinical and/or counseling), please contact the HIMS Correspondence Unit at (212) 443-1272 or health.hims@nyu. .nyu/shc/medicalrecords.
Call the NY State of Health Customer Service Center at 1-855-355-5777.