How to Request Redlands Community Hospital Medical Records the Easy Way

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How to Request Redlands Community Hospital Medical Records Effortlessly

The Redlands Community Hospital (RCH) has been serving the Redlands area and the East San Bernardino Valley since 1903. RCH has grown to include Family Clinics and Specialty Care facilities located across the Redlands area. If you need to request , the process is similar to many healthcare facilities and we can walk you through the steps.

If you wish there was a more efficient way to request medical records, you are not alone. DoNotPay made the Request Medical Records product for that very reason. Everyone needs to save time and money and requesting medical records takes a needlessly long time.

Redlands Community Hospital Services

The RCH is part of a network of healthcare facilities across the Eastern San Bernardino Valley. These facilities provide a vast range of healthcare services. Some of the services provided in these facilities include maternity and labor, cardiology, hospice care, neurology, emergency, and urgent care. There are behavioral treatment facilities, lab work facilities, anesthesia, orthopedic care, rehabilitation services, and medical records services.

There is not much the healthcare professionals at Redlands Community Hospital cannot do.

Reasons for Requesting Medical Records From Redlands Community Hospital

Common reasons for medical records requests include changing healthcare providers, getting a second opinion, or specialty treatment needs. You may also want to request medical records simply to review them for errors. No matter why you need a copy of your medical records, obtaining them should not be such a drawn-out process.

HIPAA Patient Rights

You do not legally need to have a reason for requesting a copy of your protected medical records. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, commonly known as HIPAA, clarified rules and regulations concerning patient rights and protected health information (PHI). This act declares that patients have a right to request and receive their medical records as needed. HIPAA also allows patients to request medical records for their personal files or to check for errors.

Requesting Redlands Community Hospital Medical Records on Your Own

If you need to request medical records from Redlands Community Hospital, these are the steps to take.

  1. On the RCH website, you can locate the request for medical records form.
  2. The form must be downloaded and printed.
  3. Completely fill out all the requested information.
  4. Sign and date the request form.
  5. Submit your request by fax at (909)335-5695.
  6. Forms can be submitted in person in the Medical Records Services office located in the basement of the main hospital. The office is directly across from the elevators and office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM until 4 PM.

Processing Fee

Unlike many healthcare facilities, there is no processing fee for a medical records request at RCH. There is no charge for the medical record copy unless the copy is requested for personal reasons. When requesting medical records for personal use, there is a charge of $0.25 per page.

Hospital Contacts

Here is a list of the contact information for requesting medical records at Redlands Community Hospital:

Hospital Main Line(909) 335-5500
Medical Records Services(909) 335-5602
Private Office(909) 478-3524
Radiology(909) 335-5610
Fax Number(909) 335-5695

Requesting Your Medical Records With DoNotPay

DoNotPay has seen these requests before and knows how to write your health care provider a simple, clear, and effective letter that will get your legally-guaranteed health records for you in no time.

Here’s how to request your using DoNotPay:

  1. Look up medical records on DoNotPay's website.

  2. Enter the name of the health care provider you'd like to receive medical records from.

  3. Answer a few questions about your provider and where you'd like to send the records.

Just three easy steps and your electronic or physical medical records are requested. DoNotPay can help also you request medical records from many hospitals including:

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