You can submit the request by mail or fax. The Medical Records hours of operation are Monday- Friday am – pm (when the District government is open). When responding to a request for protected health information, the Privacy Officer must verify the identity and authority of the requesting individual.
As part of a 50-year partnership, MedStar Health and Georgetown University are academic and clinical partners. Georgetown University and MedStar Health formed its academic health system partnership in 2000.
Records for yourself or next of kin Start your records request online for recent military service. Print and fill out a Form SF 180 PDF, 894KB. Mail it to the appropriate address on the form. Write a letter to request records, following the directions and using the address under number 2 on this web page.
Medical Records Authorization forms may be printed from Georgetown's website and can be faxed to (202) 444-7746.
If you have any questions about requesting your medical records or how to complete and return the request form, please call us at (202) 687-2200.
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Elements: A description of the PHI. The name of the person making the authorization. The name of the person or organization who is authorized to receive the PHI. A description of the purpose for the use or disclosure. An expiration date for the authorization. The signature of the person making the authorization.
A copy of your confidential medical records can be provided to your insurance or sent to an employer, another university, or continuing care provider after you sign a release of information form available from the Health and Wellness Center.
Yes, the HIPAA Privacy Rule requires that a release form contain either an expiration date or an expiration event that relates to the individual or the purpose of the use or disclosure. For example, authorization may expire one year after the form is signed or if enrollment in the health plan is terminated.
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.