Health insurance providers like Anthem enable patients to seek care from hospitals and clinics. After visits, these providers will generate records containing information about medical conditions, treatments, and other health matters.
If you’ve never reviewed your personal health record, now is a great time to start. With DrOwl, your complete healthcare record will be accessible via your mobile device. Our HIPAA-compliant healthcare app also offers lots of other great features to help better manage your health and wellness.
As a health insurance provider, Anthem does not provide healthcare records to patients. To retrieve these records, patients must contact providers directly to request information. From there, the provider may ask that you create a log-in for an online health portal or complete an online form. You may also be asked to write a letter detailing your request, depending on the practices at the hospital or clinic that provided care.
HIPAA stipulates that all patients have a right to access their medical records. However, the process can sometimes involve a few roadblocks. For instance, you may wait as long as 60 days before receiving records. You may also be asked to pay a small fee (although the majority of records are available for free).
In the event the provider does not fulfill the request in the time stipulated, you’ll need to escalate the issue to your state’s health department. All of this can take precious time, which can be extremely stressful when trying to make decisions about your health.
DrOwl offers an innovative system for storing and accessing patient information. Here’s how it works:
Keep in mind that DrOwl is compatible with thousands of providers, including those who fall under the Anthem umbrella. Along with providing easy access to your medical records, our app also has many other helpful features:
Because we know patient privacy is of paramount importance, you can rest easy knowing that DrOwl is fully compliant with HIPAA rules and regulations. That means only those users you authorize can access personal information.
We’re always happy to answer your questions, so feel free to contact us if you’d like more information. And if you’re ready to take control of your health and wellness, create a free account today.
