Why do I have to pay for my own medical records?

This is one of our most frequently asked questions:

Why do I have to pay for my own medical records?

You may be wondering why Order Medical Records exists at all. Don’t your medical records below to you? It doesn’t make sense that you have to pay for your own medical information… or does it? Why would you have to pay for your medical records?

First, let’s start by answering this more basic question –

Who owns your medical records?

Your original medical record is actually the property of your physician, not you as the patient. Medical records are most often used by medical offices and health insurance companies to care for each patient. Their purpose isn’t necessarily to be used by the patient at a later date, though many people find that having their full medical record handy to be very helpful, particularly when traveling abroad or dealing with a complicated medical condition.

Moving to a retirement home? Consider getting your medical record

Medical records are also helpful if an individual is moving to a retirement facility, independent living community, or nursing home. The medical staff always appreciates being informed of each resident’s current and past health conditions so they can provide the highest level of care possible.

Now, the central question at hand:

To answer this question head-on, you have to pay for your medical records because many physician offices are absolutely inundated with requests from current and former patients for medical records. Most receive too many requests than they can respond to in a timely manner, so thousands of them have partnered with Order Medical Records to provide this service to all their patients. Over 2 million records have been obtained by Order Medical Records since 1993.

How do I order my medical records?

Simply fill out this form. It’s easy to get started with this 3 minute safe and secure ordering process. You can choose which format you’d like your medical records to be delivered in. Your options are:

• Online download only
• CD delivery and online download
• Paper delivery only
• Mail to specified individual
• Mail directly to doctor
• Paper delivery and online download

You can also select some optional add-ons:

• Rush order
• Certified on-site field agent
• Overnight mail

Changing doctors, hospitals, and health insurance plans is easy thanks to Order Medical Records. We also make traveling much more stress-free – simply request your medical records from Order Medical Records before you hop on the plane or hit the road, and you’ll be prepared if a medical situation arises.

We’re the nation’s most trusted medical record retrieval company. Discover why so many have used our services and referred us to their family and friends.

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