If request from: |
The following rates apply: |
Rates / information from: |
If request from: Patient (who takes possession of the chart) |
The following rates apply: HIA rates |
Rates / information from: Uninsured Services Guide Pages 10-12 |
If request from: Patient (who does not take possession of the chart) |
The following rates apply: Charge the patient an amount that is appropriate for uninsured services provided in the physician’s practice (based on physician/staff time to prepare records, cost of materials, cost of shipping, etc.) |
Rates / information from: Uninsured Services Guide Page 10 |
If request from: Physician / clinic (limited record transfer/copy) |
The following rates apply: No charge |
Rates / information from: College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta, Standards of Practice – “Patient Record Retention” |
If request from: Physician / clinic (complete record transfer/copy) |
The following rates apply: HIA rates - if only health information in chart (if non-health info i.e. WCB, cosmetic, etc. included in chart, HIA does not apply to that portion of the chart, PIPA may apply, and patient can be charged an amount that is appropriate). |
Rates / information from: Uninsured Services Guide Pages 10-12 |
If request from: Lawyer (not Crown related) |
The following rates apply: Request made citing Section 104 of HIA with written patient authorization, use HIA fees. For all other requests from lawyers (e.g., pursuant to court orders, subpoenas, warrants), charge the lawyer an amount that is appropriate for uninsured services provided in the physician’s practice (based on physician/staff time to prepare records, cost of materials, cost of shipping, etc.). |
Rates / information from: Uninsured Services Guide Page 10-12 |
If request from: Lawyer (Crown related) |
The following rates apply: Rates paid by Crown |
Rates / information from: Uninsured Services Guide, Page 8 |
If request from: Insurance company / third party |
The following rates apply: HIA rates - if only health information in chart (if non-health info i.e. WCB, cosmetic, etc. included in chart, HIA does not apply to that portion of the chart, PIPA may apply, and patient can be charged an amount that is appropriate). |
Rates / information from: Uninsured Services Guide Pages 10-12 |
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