ByHow to Request Your Banner Desert Medical Records With DoNotPay
As a consumer of healthcare services in the United States, you are entitled to basic privacy and record-viewing rights through the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA states that patients have a right to receive medical records for their viewing within 30 days of the request being made. That means that you have a right to view your at will, and you can keep that information private from anyone with whom you do not wish to share that information.
Remember, in the end, only you can make the right healthcare choices for you in the long term. You know your body better than anyone. Trust your knowledge to guide and lead you in the right direction when it comes to making these choices. You will be able to ensure that your choices are the right ones both now and in the long term for your health. You can choose the treatments that are right for you, and ensure that you are taking charge of your health in the best way that is possible for you.
HIPAA & Your Right to Access Health Information
The Health Information Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) includes laws from the Right to Access Act, which means that you have a right to access your personal healthcare information on an as-needed basis. HIPAA has a clause that is called the 45 CFR 164.524, which states your rights to access this personal information at will. Understanding these rights is key when understanding your rights to both privacy and a right to access your information.
You must understand HIPAA (which requires all records to be kept for a minimum of 5 years) and the rights that you are given as an individual when it comes to viewing your healthcare information from Banner Desert. Not only that, but know that you have a right to view your medical records from other healthcare providers such as
- Kaiser Health Group
- Mercy Hospital
- Cleveland Hospital
- Baptist Health
Knowing this information makes it easier for you to make informed healthcare decisions on your own and allows you to understand what you need to do to protect your health.
How to Get Copies of Your Banner Desert Medical Records
To request a copy of your Banner Desert Medical Records, you will need to log on to the MyBanner platform. Once you log on to the MyBanner platform, then you will be able to go on the website and request your personal medical records at any time.
You can also send a proxy request for any children under the age of 11 through the same site. You will also be able to access the information of adult dependents who cannot make sound medical decisions for themselves.
Once you can go on to your MyBanner page and request your information, getting back to your information in the future is easy. All you will have to do is log in with both your email address and password to access that information in the future.
Before receiving a copy of your medical records you need to complete a Release of Information Consent with proof of identification. Whether it be electronic copies of your medical records or paper copy fees for the release of your medical records, your information will be collected through the medical records request form.
If you wish to download the Banner Desert app, you will be able to access your personal information on your mobile devices including downloads available through both the Apple App and on Google Play. By downloading these apps, you will be able to view your important and personal information at all times.
You can contact Banner Desert Medical Center through:
| Website | https://www.bannerhealth.com/ |
| Address | 1400 S Dobson Rd,
Mesa, AZ 85202, USA |
| Phone Number | (480) 412-3000 |
| Patient Portal | https://www.bannerhealth.com/patients/mybanner-patient-portal/ |
Sharing Information With Banner Desert Medical Records
When you request your medical records from , they will ask for a variety of information that may help them locate your account and your personal information. To ensure that you get the right information on your health, you may have to provide some personal information including
- Full Name (first/last name)
- Social Security Number
- Member Number for the hospital or network that you are looking to get your information from (Banner Desert Health Records in this case)
- Date of Birth
- Address/email/phone number/etc.
- Records you wish to get from the medical establishment
- Signature
- How you want to receive your documents
Once you provide this information, you will be able to activate access to your personal medical information (as well as that of any proxy accounts) to view the information at your leisure in the future. Downloading the mobile apps will allow you to access this information from anywhere.
Be sure that you receive complete access to your medical records within 30 days. HIPAA promises a minimum standard of 30 days till you have access to your medical records, and sometimes you may get access to them from certain companies sooner.
Why Would I Need Copies of My Medical Records?
Whether you are moving out of state or are compiling a family history of your medical records, having your full health records available and on hand are useful in many situations, such as:
- Your family is currently compiling a medical history of your personal past and the past of other family members. You will need medical files to ensure that you are including all the healthcare history information that you have–this can be crucial in helping your family receive better care in the long term.
- If you are moving to a new state, then you will need a complete set of medical records to give to your new physician and other doctors when you arrive. The more information a doctor has on you, the better they will be able to treat you.
- If you are seeing a new specialist, then you will need a complete medical history to give the specialist when you see them.
- If you are switching physicians because you don't like your current physician, or they are retiring, you will need to get a set of your medical records to transfer to your new physician. The more your new physician knows, the more he/she can help you acclimate to a new office and a new doctor.
- If you are providing data for health studies that you are participating in, then you will need a set of your medical records to provide to the organizers of the study. This may determine whether you qualify for the study or not.
- If you are planning to get insurance quotes for yourself and determine your premiums, then you will need to get your medical records to turn in to the insurance company in order to qualify for insurance. The better your health report, the better your monthly payment costs will be for an insurance plan.
- If you are going to a proceeding, you may need to provide your health records for the court proceeding to move forward with that proceeding.
These are some reasons that you may need access to your medical records. Having access to your Banner Desert health records will allow you to navigate this situation with ease and confidence, rather than spending days to weeks waiting on results you could otherwise already have.
Get Your Medical Records Using DoNotPay
DoNotPay is here to help you save both time and money whenever possible. When it comes to getting your medical records, you will be able to use DoNotPay's smart tool to request your medical records from Banner Desert through the following 3 simple steps:
- Look up medical records on DoNotPay’s website.
- Enter the name of the health care provider you’d like to receive medical records from.
- Answer a few questions about your provider and where you’d like to send the records.
These steps will help you ensure that your Banner Desert Medical Records are requested in the fastest manner possible. These requests will be drafted into a letter and sent to Banner Desert immediately in order for them to transfer the records to you as quickly as possible.
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