A Simple, Efficient Way to Request Your Regional One Medical Records
If you're trying to get a hold of your , you have several options. You can get these medical records by going to Regional One in person or by fax/mail. Regional One also participates in Health Information Exchange (HEI), in which they can send your medical records to other healthcare providers electronically.
However, going to Regional One in person is probably going to take up a lot of your time. And even if you request your medical records by mail or fax, they only promise to send them within 30 days. As for electronic exchange, the Regional One website says that it is possible but doesn't give any more information about how to make it happen.
It is why it might be easier for you to get your Regional One medical records via DoNotPay. DoNotPay has a very simple, easy-to-use interface which requires you to answer a few questions. You won't have to fill out any complicated forms or make your way to the hospital to get your medical records. DoNotPay will help you take care of this issue from the comfort of your home.
Request Your Regional One Medical Records by Mail or Fax
To get your by mail or fax, you'll have to fill out Regional One's Authorization for Release of Information Form. The form asks you to fill out the following:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, address, phone number, social security number, date of birth, and chart number.
- Record Specifics: You'll also need to specify which medical records you would like Regional One to release.
- Purpose: Mention the reason why you'd like these medical records to be released.
- Recipient: Include details about the person or organization to which you want these records released.
- Self/Child: If the form is for yourself or a child, you can sign it.
- Witness: The form also asks for a witness to sign it.
You will have to include a copy of a government-issued ID along with the form. You can fax the form to 901.414.9939 or mail it to HIM Medical Records, 877 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis TN 38103. Your records will be sent within 30 days.
Go to Regional One to Get Your Medical Records
Another way to get your Regional One medical records is to go in person. Here's what you need to know about this option:
- Timings: The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- HIM Office: Ask for Health Information Management on the first floor of the Chandler Building.
- Government ID: You'll also need to carry your driver's license or some other government-issued ID so that they can verify who you are before releasing your records.
- Rights: You can get your records, those of your children, and those of any person who has given you power of attorney.
How Much Do You Have to Pay Regional One to Get Medical Records?
Regional One may charge you some fees for copying and mailing your medical records though they don't specify how much. You can call 901-545-7581 to get more information about this. In certain cases, however, Regional One doesn't charge you for sending medical records.
- Healthcare Provider: If you need the medical records simply because you need to send them to a doctor who is treating you right now, there is no charge for sending them to that doctor.
- Insurance Company: Regional One will not charge you to send medical records for eligibility review to insurance companies.
- Public Assistance: They will not charge you if you need to send medical records to a public assistance program.
Regional One's Participation in a Health Information Exchange
Regional One also participates in a Health Information Exchange (HIE), which allows the electronic sharing of patient information between doctors. ny patient at Regional One automatically opts in for the HIE so that doctors at Regional One can access his/her medical records. Doctors outside of Regional One also have access to the patient's medical records from Regional One.
If the patient chooses, they can opt out of the HIE, but since this is generally to the benefit of the patient, it makes sense to opt-in. It will enable future doctors to access the patient's medical records and provide the right treatment.
Why Should You Use DoNotPay to Get Your Medical Records?
Regional One offers you many ways to access your medical records, such as going there in person or filling out a form, and mailing/faxing it in. However, going there in person is something you may not have the time to do. And filling out/mailing/faxing a form can take time and become confusing. Plus, you'll also have to follow up to make sure it was received and make any necessary payments, all of which are time-consuming.
DoNotPay can simplify the entire process for you with its user-friendly interface. All you have to do is answer a few simple questions, and DoNotPay will make sure that your records are sent where you need them to go. It's an efficient process that will free up your time so you can use it more productively.
How to Request Medical Records Using 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.
- 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.
Learn More About Medical Record-Keeping With DoNotPay
If you're thinking of requesting your medical records, you may want to know more about medical record-keeping. What exactly are medical records, and how do you request them? DoNotPay can help you access your medical records from several clinics and hospitals.
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If you were a patient at Regional One, you have a right to access your medical records. Under certain circumstances, the hospital is not allowed to charge you anything for those records. However, given that it may be difficult to navigate the Regional One health information management system, it makes sense to use DoNotPay. With DoNotPay's Request Medical Records service, you'll have to answer a few simple questions, and the rest of the work will be done for you.