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 physician, call or write to the physician holding the record. If the physician does not respond to this request within a timely manner, you can file a complaint with the NYS Department of Health, Office of Professional Medical Conduct for Physicians.
Authorization. A covered entity must obtain the individual's written authorization for any use or disclosure of protected health information that is not for treatment, payment or health care operations or otherwise permitted or required by the Privacy Rule.
Section 18 requires that within 10 days of a written request for access to records, the provider must give the qualified person the opportunity to inspect the records. Providers must also provide copies of records if copies are requested within a reasonable time frame.
Article 18, consisting of sections 370 through 383 of the Executive Law, sets forth the process by which the code is to be developed, maintained, administered, and enforced for the protection of all New Yorkers.
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
(a) Patients may authorize the release of their health care information by completing the CDCR 7385, Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information , to allow a family member or friend to request and receive an update when there is a significant change in the patient 's health care condition.
960 for new enrollees when seeking authorization of the release of enrollee's (or prospective enrollee's) protected health information. MLTC plans should assist the individual in understanding the content of the form. The authorization must be signed and dated and the enrollee must receive a signed copy.
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.