A written request signed by the patient or by what the law refers to, as a "personal representative or authorized person" is required. Ohio Revised Code §3701.74 obligates a physician to permit a patient or a patient's representative to examine a copy of all of the medical record.
Rule 5122-27-06 | Release of information. (A) Each request for information regarding a current or previous client shall be accompanied by an authorization for release of information, except as specified in sections 5119.27, 5119.28, and 5122.31 of the Revised Code.
Option 1: Request medical records online (eRequest) through HealthMark. Request fulfilled in approximately 3 days. Option 2: Submit a written request: Step 1: Fill out Authorization – Release of Information form.
Most states, including Ohio, do not have specific laws mandating the minimum record retention period for patient medical records. However, HIPAA and the Ohio Medicaid rules mandates the retention of records for a period of at least six (6) years after payment of the claim to the provider.
(A) No person, by deception, shall cause another to execute any writing that disposes of or encumbers property, or by which a pecuniary obligation is incurred. (B)(1) Whoever violates this section is guilty of securing writings by deception.
Section 121.22 | Public meetings - exceptions. (A) This section shall be liberally construed to require public officials to take official action and to conduct all deliberations upon official business only in open meetings unless the subject matter is specifically excepted by law.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 is a federal law impacting both consumers and providers of health care services. It does the following: specifies the types of measures required to protect the security and privacy of personally identifiable health care information.
Step 1: Fill out Authorization – Release of Information form. Step 2: Mail/fax/deliver the completed form to your HealthSource of Ohio location. Request fulfilled in approximately 3-7 days.