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36 hours ago Your health care team can see your medical history, lab and test results and medications, no matter where your care is delivered at UAMS. About MyChart. One of the many benefits of the computer system is UAMS MyChart, a patient portal that gives you free, secure 24-hour online access to your health information. You can see your lab and test results, send messages to … >> Go To The Portal


How do I get my medical records from UAMS?

Your health care team can see your medical history, lab and test results and medications, no matter where your care is delivered at UAMS. About MyChart. One of the many benefits of the computer system is UAMS MyChart, a patient portal that gives you free, secure 24-hour online access to your health information. You can see your lab and test results, send messages to …

How do I contact the UAMS release of Information Office?

You can fax, mail, email or personally deliver your requests to obtain your medical records. A Patient Request for Release of Information form can be located on the UAMS HIPAA site. Phone: 501-603-1520 Fax: 501-686-8361 Email: records@uams.edu Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Slot 524, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

How do I obtain a copy of a patient’s records?

UAMS Southwest — Texarkana Patient Portal Patient Portal Access your medical record on-line 24/7. Pay your bill, request an appointment, view your chart, request a referral, send a secure message to your provider, and request your test results all from the Patient Portal. It’s free, easy to use, safe and secure.

Where is the UAMS office located?

Our medical records department (Health Information Management) will be happy to assist you in obtaining medical records for a UAMS patient upon receipt of your request that includes a valid authorization. You can fax, mail, email or personally deliver your authorization to release health information. Phone: 501-603-1520 Fax: 501-686-8361 Email: records@uams.edu

How do I request my medical records?

Our medical records department (Health Information Management) will be happy to assist you in obtaining your medical records upon receipt of your request. You can fax, mail, email or personally deliver your requests to obtain your medical records. A Patient Request for Release of Information form can be located on the UAMS HIPAA site.

How long will it take to receive my medical records?

Our goal is to complete requests for records within 7 to 20 days after our office receives the request. Generally, requests delivered in person are processed at the time of delivery. If you have an emergency need, we will try our best to accommodate.

What if a patient is incapacitated?

If a patient is incapacitated and there is no health care proxy or other authority, the following individuals may act as Personal Representative for HIPAA purposes (see Ark. Code Ann. 20-17-214):

What if a patient is terminally ill or permanently unconscious?

If a patient is terminally ill or permanently unconscious and there is no healthcare proxy appointed, the following individuals may act as Personal Representative for HIPAA purposes (see Ark. Code Ann. 20-17-202):

How can I obtain records for a patient that is deceased?

Deceased patient records must typically be treated with the same protections as those for living patients. Therefore, the health information of a deceased patient may only be released under the following circumstances:

Is there a fee for the records?

Fees for Patients or Patient Representatives to obtain medical records are set in accordance with HHS 45 CFR 164.524.The actual cost of any required postage may also be charged. There is no charge for obtaining copies of a patient’s medical records if the records are sent to a doctor’s office, clinic or hospital.

How to contact Patient Portal?

Follow the link, log on to the Patient Portal account and you will receive your confidential (private) message. If you need help logging onto the system or have problems with your PIN, please call our main number at 870-779-6000, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.

What is a PIN letter?

This letter will include your unique and secure Personal Identification Number (PIN) and will guide you through your new account registration process. Your PIN will only be used one time during the Identification Verification process of creating your new account. When creating your new Portal account, please make note of your Username and Password. You will need these logon credentials to access our Patient Portal services after registration.

Who is the legal guardian of a patient?

Legal guardian of the patient. In the case of an unmarried patient under the age of 18, the parents of the patient. The patient’s spouse. The patient’s adult child. If there is more than one adult child, then a majority of the patient’s adult children who are participating in the decision.

What is the HIPAA law?

The HIPAA law sets the standard for a valid authorization to release information. Valid authorizations are located on the UAMS HIPAA site. The following elements must be included in order for the authorization request to be HIPAA compliant: Patient name and date of birth or Social Security number. Who is authorized to release the records.

What is a legal guardian?

A legal guardian of the patient, if one has been appointed. In the case of an unmarried patient under the age of 18, the parents of the patient. The patient’s spouse. The patient’s adult child. If there is more than one adult child, then a majority of the patient’s adult children who are participating in the decision.