Medical Records Authorization: Alaska

Providence Health & Services is required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information, to provide you with a notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and to follow the information practices that are described in the Notice of Privacy Practices.

You have the right to receive a copy of your health information that we maintain, with some limited exceptions. You have the right to receive a copy of your health information in a format you prefer (e.g., paper, email, CD, fax, MyChart). You have the right to request that your health information be sent to any person or entity.

Obtain your medical records via MyChart

Patients can obtain copies of electronically-maintained records at no charge directly from your MyChart account. The MyChart secure web portal allows patients to view portions of their medical record, send a message to their care team, view and pay bills, and request copies of medical records.

To sign up for a MyChart account, visit MyChart.

Request access, authorize disclosure via forms or in writing

To receive a copy of your health information, you may complete the Patient Request for Access form, you may write a letter, or if you prefer, you may use the Authorization for Disclosure form:

Patient Request for Access form

Authorization for Disclosure form

If you choose to write a letter, it must include the following required elements:

• Signed by the individual (patient)
• Clearly identify the patient, preferably name and date of birth
• Clearly identify the person designated to receive the records
• Identify what records are to be included

How to submit your request

For hospital records:

Providence Alaska Medical Center
Attn: Release of Information
3200 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508

Release of Information office phone: 907-212-3170
Release of Information office fax: 907-212-3658
Send an email

Radiology phone: 907-212-3641
Radiology fax: 907-212-3004

Processing time

Please allow sufficient time for processing. Turnaround time is up to 30 days according to Alaska state law.

Cost

For medical use, there is no fee if records are to be sent directly to a doctor or other healthcare provider for the purpose of continuing care.

For copies for patients or their representatives, there may be a reasonable, cost-based fee.

For copies for other uses, the current rates set by state law may apply.

Payment

Please follow the payment instructions on the invoice you receive with the records.

Amendment request

Patient Request to Amend a Designated Record Set form

You may write a letter or complete this form to request a correction to your protected health information that was originated or created by a Providence physician.

Accounting of disclosures request

Patient Request for an Accounting of Disclosures form

You may write a letter or complete this form for an accounting of disclosures of your protected health information by Providence Health & Services.

Restriction or revocation request

Patient Release Restriction or Revocation form

You may write a letter or complete this form to restrict the release of your protected health information, revoke a previously signed authorization, or to opt out of Care Everywhere.

Language services

Providence provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English.