Common use of Access to Medical Records Clause in Contracts

Access to Medical Records. It is understood that the medical records shall be and remain the property of PROVIDER and shall not be removed or transferred from PROVIDER's premises except in accordance with applicable State and Federal law and regulations. To the extent permitted by law, in accordance with procedures required by law, and upon receipt of written notice from IEFMC, a Payor or a Payor's administrator or authorized designee ("Requesting Party"), PROVIDER shall permit the Requesting Party, to inspect and make copies of said medical records, and shall provide copies of such records to the Requesting Party at no charge to Requesting Party. Prior to requesting a Patient's medical record, the requesting party shall have obtained a valid written release from the Patient (or his legal representative) giving authorization to obtain the medical records. When a Patient changes providers, PROVIDER shall upon request, furnish copies of the medical records, tests and diagnostic results within thirty (30) days or sooner if necessary, at no charge to the Patient.

Access to Medical Records. It is understood that the medical records shall be and remain the property of PROVIDER and shall not be removed or transferred from PROVIDER's premises except in accordance with applicable State and Federal law and regulations. To the extent permitted by law, in accordance with procedures required by law, and upon receipt of written notice from IEFMC, a Payor or a PayorXxxxx's administrator or authorized designee ("Requesting Party"), PROVIDER shall permit the Requesting Party, to inspect and make copies of said medical records, and shall provide copies of such records to the Requesting Party at no charge to Requesting Party. Prior to requesting a Patient's medical record, the requesting party shall have obtained a valid written release from the Patient (or his legal representative) giving authorization to obtain the medical records. When a Patient changes providers, PROVIDER shall upon request, furnish copies of the medical records, tests and diagnostic results within thirty (30) days or sooner if necessary, at no charge to the Patient.