How to Request Your Medical Records From Rush University Medical Center

If you need to request your medical records from Rush University Medical Center, whether for your own use or to use for a doctor or other provider, you can easily do so. However, sometimes it's hard to know how to request the records you want and make sure you get them in as efficient and timely a manner as possible. If you need help to request your Rush medical records from the Rush University Medical Center, DoNotPay can help.

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), you have the right to see your medical records at any time. You also have the right to protect your records from distribution to any other person or entity. It's crucial that you ensure your rights are protected and that you can access your medical records at any time without too much trouble.

How to Request and Receive Medical Records From Rush University Medical Center

The Rush University Healthcare System in Illinois includes several healthcare facilities such as:

• Rush University Medical Center
• Rush Copley Medical Center
• Rush Oak Park Hospital
• Rush University

If you have been treated at any of these facilities and would like to request your medical records, there are a few steps you need to take. Here is an outline of how to request your medical records for each Rush medical facility.

Rush University Medical Center

1. Download the Medical Records Release Form.
2. Fill out the requested information, including your name, birthday, medical record number, contact information, address, where and to whom you want your records released, the date and type of visit, and what specific information you want.
3. Sign the form, have a witness sign it, and send it to:

If you have questions, you can contact the Health Information Management Office at Rush Copley Medical Center.

1. Download the Medical Records Release Form.
2. Fill out the requested information, including your name, birthday, medical records number, phone number, information to whom you want your records released, the format you prefer, why you want the records, etc.
3. Sign the form.
4. Have a witness sign the form.
5. Deliver or mail the form to:

Rush Copley Physician Records

To request records from your physician's office:

1. Download the Records Request Form.
2. Fill out the requested information such as your name, birthday, phone number, to whom you want the records released, the reason for the request, etc.
3. Sign the form.
4. Have a witness sign the form.
5. Send the form to:

Rush Oak Park Hospital

1. Download the Records Release Form.
2. Fill out the requested information, including your name, birthday, medical record number, contact information, address, where and to whom you want your records released, the date and type of visit, and what specific information you want.
3. Sign the form.
4. Have a witness sign the form.
5. Mail the form to:

Does It Cost Anything to Request Your Medical Records From Rush University?

It is free to request medical records from Rush University. However, you will need to pay for postage to mail in a form and/or for access to a fax machine, if applicable.

How to Request Your Rush Medical Records With DoNotPay

As you can see, the process of requesting Rush medical records is fairly simple. However, it is a time-consuming and inconvenient process. In most cases, you'll have to fill out complicated forms and go to the post office to mail your forms in. If you don't have the time to work on sending in your forms like that, there's an easier way to request Rush medical records with DoNotPay.

Here's how it works:

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.

It's that simple! DoNotPay will then send in a simple, clear, effective letter that will ensure your provider sends you your records as requested.

Get More Medical Record Assistance

DoNotPay has many other resources and informational guides to help you learn more about obtaining your medical records:

• Understanding medical records
• Requesting your medical records
• Medical records release form help
• How to get electronic health records
• How to get my medical records now
• How long are medical records kept?

DoNotPay also can help you obtain your medical records from any hospital, such as:

• Medical records in Kaiser Hospital
• Medical records from Baptist Hospital
• Medical records from Cleveland Clinic
• Medical records in Mercy Hospital

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