oss health patient medical records portal

How do I access my original medical record?

Your original medical record is property of Aultman, but you can access your health information by either requesting copies or accessing information from Aultman’s Patient Portal. During your hospitalization, there are processes in place to allow you to review your medical record.

What is a patient portal?

Our patient portals are secure, personal websites that allow you to view and manage your health care information, medical records and results. Please note: Certain records and test results may be available on the portal before your physician can review them.

How can I get my medical records from OSF?

Please try again later. For current OSF patients, OSF MyChart, provides you with around-the-clock access to your medical record, including lab results, hospital stays and office visit summaries. You can even download your Lucy summary, a comprehensive collection of your records, to provide to other providers or third parties as needed.

What is Aultman’s medical records policy?

Aultman’s Medical Records Departments are responsible for keeping complete medical records for each patient. Your original medical record is property of Aultman, but you can access your health information by either requesting copies or accessing information from Aultman’s Patient Portal.

Preparing For Your Visit

If you are coming to see a physician at one of the OSS Health orthopaedic clinics, please bring with you the following items so that we can provide the very best care for you.

Patient Forms

Please download and complete all of the forms that apply to your visit. If you have questions, please contact us for assistance.

FAQs

At OSS Health, we strive to provide our patients the exceptional orthopaedic care they deserve.

How old does OSF HealthCare keep medical records?

Make sure to include "Attn: Medical Records" when addressing. Note: OSF HealthCare does not retain medical records more than 12 years old.

What is OSF MyChart?

For current OSF patients, OSF MyChart, provides you with around-the-clock access to your medical record, including lab results, hospital stays and office visit summaries.

How to get a copy of medical records?

To obtain a copy of a medical record, please submit a valid authorization form, signed and dated by the patient or legal guardian. To obtain an authorization form, please click here or call us at (518) 897-2520.

How long does Adirondack Health keep medical records?

Adirondack Health only keeps medical records on file for the past seven years

What is an EMR in Adirondack?

Adirondack Health utilizes an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) program so that your health-care provider has access to your health history in a timely and efficient manner. A comprehensive EMR allows medical professionals to access your health information from a secure source throughout the Adirondack Health system. We are committed to the privacy, security and confidentiality of your medical record.

What is the Health Information Management Department?

The Health Information Management department provides timely, secure and responsive access to your personal medical records and is responsible for storage and retrieval of patient health information across the Adirondack Health organization including:

What is the function of health information management?

Health Information Management is organized into specific functions, which include: Release of Information, Record Processing, Coding, Dictation and Transcription, Privacy Concerns (HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act), and Tumor Registry.

How to obtain a copy of a radiology scan?

To obtain copies of your radiology images, such as X-rays, CT scans or MRI films, please contact the Medical Imaging Department at 518-897-2944 .

What happens if a doctor recalls a prescription?

If one of your prescriptions is recalled, your doctor can quickly let you know what to do.