If you have questions or need instructions on how to request your medical record by alternate means, then please contact Medical Records Management at (303) 312-9799 or records@coloradocoalition. Authorization to Disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) Form, CLICK HERE.
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.
(B) The health-care provider must provide the medical records in electronic format if the person requests electronic format, the original medical records are stored in electronic format, and the medical records are readily producible in electronic format.
If you are requesting your own health and/or behavioral health records or a designated representative is requesting on your behalf, the following will need to be provided: A valid authorization form that specifies what records are being requesting. A copy of your current, valid photo ID.
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.