Access Medical Records (2024)

Release of medical record information

Parkview Health allows patients to request copies of their medical records via mail, fax, MyChart, or in person at any Parkview Health hospital location.

Please note: State and federal laws permit fees to be charged for copies of medical records.

Patient requesters

Ways to request a copy of your medical record:

MyChart
Parkview Health patients can now request copies of their medical records using the electronic request form within their Parkview MyChart account.

If you do not yet have a MyChart account, you can easily create one on theMyChart websiteby clicking the orange Sign Up Now button.

Records will be delivered electronically back to your MyChart. Our goal for delivery is within 3 business days, but due to the volume of requests received, it may take up to 14 business days.

Mail or fax

  1. Download and complete the Authorization for Release of Information form.
  2. Mail or fax the form to our centralized HIM location:
    Parkview Hospital Randallia
    Attn: HIM Release of Information
    2200 Randallia Dr.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
    Fax: 260-373-3781

Please allow 7-14 business days for completion of a medical records request. Please note that it can take up to 30 days as allowed by law.

Visit a Parkview Health location
Come to any of the following Parkview Health locations to fill out your request in person.

  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Hospital Randallia
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
  • Parkview Warsaw

Release of Information office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Depending on size of your request, you may be able to wait for copies. We must have a completed authorization in order to begin processing your request. If your request exceeds 100 pages, it will be placed on a CD for $6.50 per the HITECH Act for the electronic portion of your records. There may be an additional charge for any paper copies.

For Parkview Behavioral Health patients
To request a copy of your behavioral health record:

  1. Download and complete the Authorization for Release of Information form.
  2. Mail or fax the form to our centralized HIM location:
    Parkview Hospital Randallia
    Attn: HIM Release of Information
    2200 Randallia Dr.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
    Fax: 260-373-3781

Behavioral health records requests must be approved by the treating provider prior to release. Your records will be mailed to you after your approval is obtained.

Other requesters

For healthcare provider requests

  1. Fax your authorization or facility's coversheet/letterhead to 260-373-3781. Please include the patient's identifiers and a description of the information you are seeking.
  2. Call 260-373-3780 to talk to a ROI tech directly.

For all other requesters (attorneys, insurance, 3rd party services, etc.)
Please note: We reserve our fax line for continuation of care purposes due to a high volume of requests. If you are not a Parkview patient and requesting medical records from Parkview Health, please send your requestsone of the following ways:

  1. Mail (preferred)
    Parkview Hospital Randallia
    Attn: HIM Release of Information
    2200 Randallia Dr.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  2. Email your request letters with authorization to ROIRequest@parkview.com

Note: Email transactions are not encrypted and may be viewed by a third party.

Any faxed requests without prior approval will be returned.

Please allow 7-14 business days for completion of a medical records request. Please note that it can take up to 30 days as allowed by law.

Chart correction request

Patients may request corrections be made to their charts. There are three ways in which a chart correction can be requested.

MyChart
Parkview Health patients can now request chart corrections using the electronic request form within their Parkview MyChart account.Requests for corrections cannot be submitted through the MyChart mobile app at this time.

If you do not yet have a MyChart account, you can easily create one on theMyChart websiteby clicking the orange Sign Up Now button.

Our goal is to have your chart correction updated within 30 business days, but due to the volume of requests received, it may take up to 60 business days.

LogintoMyChart

  • Once logged into MyChart, click the Visits icon in the menu along the top of the screen, then click Appointments and Visits.
  • Select the visit you would like to submit a chart correction for, then click the submit a chart correction request link at the top of the screen.

Mail or fax

  1. Download and complete the Request for Amendment of Health Informationform.
    If responding to a denied amendment request, download and complete theStatement of Disagreement.
  2. Send a complete and signed form via asecureemail, if possible, as email transactions are not encrypted and may be viewed by a third party toHIM-Chart-Correction@parkview.com
  3. Mail or fax the completed and signed form to our centralized HIM location:
    Parkview Hospital Randallia
    Attn: HIM Data Integrity
    2200 Randallia Dr.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
    FAX: 260-458-5667

Please allow 30 business days for completion of a chart correction request. Please note that it can take up to 60 business days as allowed by law.

Visit a Parkview Health location
Come into any of the following Parkview Health locations to fill out your request in person.

  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Hospital Randallia
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
  • Parkview Warsaw

Our Health Information Management department office hoursare Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Please allow 30 business days for completion of a chart correction request. Please note that it can take up to 60 days as allowed by law.

Patient identity change request

Parkview Health patients can request Patient Identity Changes such as legal name, date of birth, legal sex, and/or social security number with legal identification (required) such as a Driver's License or state issued ID, passport or government ID, birth certificate, social security card, or legal/court document. An insurance card is not a form of legal ID.

Email
Send asecureemail if possibleas email transactions are not encrypted and may be viewed by a third party.

Identity Change Requests should include:

  • Parkview medical record number (if known)
  • Patient name
  • Date of birth
  • Legal sex
  • Social security number
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Photo(s) of legal identification

Included items should be sent toHIM-Identity-Correction@parkview.com.

Please allow five business days for a response of completion.

Visit a Parkview Health location
Come into any Parkview Health facility (hospital, physician's office or walk-in clinic) with legal identification to request an update be made to your patient identity on your Parkview Medical Record.

Identity theft
If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, you should do the following:

  • Report any suspected identity theft to law enforcement.
  • Complete an affidavit of identity theft. An example of an eligible affidavit is IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit.
  • Contact the Parkview Compliance Hotline at 260-373-5121 or 855-773-0012.

Questions

If you have questions about the process for requesting Medical Records, please contact HIM Release of Information directly at 260-373-3780.

Access Medical Records (2024)

FAQs

What does access mean as it refers to access to medical records? ›

Patient Access to Medical Records. California Health & Safety Code section 123100 et seq. establishes a patient's right to see and receive copies of his or her medical records, under specific conditions and/or requirements as shown below.

Why can't you access your own medical records? ›

A physician is entitled to deny you access to certain parts of your medical record, including personal notes and observations; information provided by another party that the doctor agreed to keep confidential; information relating to the treatment of a minor; information the provider believes may cause substantial harm ...

What would be your reply to a patient requesting medical records? ›

After all, it is their record. Explain the purpose of the records request to them in the most objective way possible. Document the conversation in their chart and get a written release, signed by the patient, if they approve it.

Can you access your own medical record via the computer system? ›

Under federal law, you are allowed access to and copies of your medical records. You can often access these through an online patient portal but may need to request medical records if one is not available.

What is an example of a medical record you are able to access? ›

So, for example, you should be able to receive a copy of a specialist's consultation report from your primary care physician, since he/she has incorporated it as a part of your medical chart. You don't need "special permission" from the specialist nor do you need to obtain this report only from the specialist.

What types of records are not able to be accessed by the patient? ›

In addition, two categories of information are expressly excluded from the right of access: Psychotherapy notes, which are the personal notes of a mental health care provider documenting or analyzing the contents of a counseling session, that are maintained separate from the rest of the patient's medical record.

What are a few examples of why a patient may want their medical records? ›

Track appointments, vaccinations, and preventive or screening care, such as mammograms. Studies have found that the use of personal health records helps people know more about their health, make better medical decisions, follow their treatment plans, and use screening and other preventive services.

Why do people ask for medical records? ›

Medical records matter because they ensure continuity of care and that you and your whole health care team are up-to-date on the entirety of your health. Additionally, they're a crucial part of patient autonomy, granting you access to essential information you need to make the right decision about seeking care.

How do you respond to patient questions? ›

Just deliver your answer with empathy and be as transparent with them about their schedule as you can be, whether you're talking about food, medicine, or visitors.

What are the two exceptions for patient access to their health information medical record? ›

The exceptions include psychotherapy notes; information prepared in anticipation of litigation; information obtained under a promise of confidentiality; information which, if disclosed, is reasonably likely to endanger the patient or others; certain information about inmates; certain information about research subjects ...

Can the practice deny access to a patient's medical records? ›

It is important to note that California law differs in this regard. California law allows providers to deny access if the provider determines there is a substantial risk of significant adverse or detrimental consequences to a patient in seeing or receiving a copy of the records. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 123110.)

Can you see who viewed your medical records? ›

To find out who has accessed your medical records, you can request an “accounting of disclosures,” which is a record of all the entities that have accessed your medical records. This accounting will typically cover up to the six years prior to your request date.

What is access in medical terms? ›

Access: 1. In general, a means of approaching something. 2. In health care, the opportunity or right to receive health care.

What is the access definition of a record? ›

Records - A record in a row in the table and is an individual item of data and all of its associated information. Fields - A field is a column in a table where a particular piece of information about each record is stored. Objects - Objects are things you can create in Access to work with your database.

What does access mean in HIPAA? ›

The Security Rule defines access in § 164.304 as “the ability or the means necessary to read, write, modify, or communicate data/information or otherwise use any system resource. ( This. definition applies to “access” as used in this subpart, not as used in subpart E of this part [the.

What does it mean to access a patient? ›

Patient access refers to the ability of individuals to obtain and use healthcare services, information, and resources. It is a crucial aspect of the healthcare system, as it affects the quality and availability of care for patients.

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