Tip for ROI (entity-specific)

Be specific about what information you want released — broad authorizations may disclose more than you intend

Tip for ROI (entity-specific)

HIPAA requires specific elements in the authorization — generic forms may not be valid

Tip for ROI (entity-specific)

Substance abuse treatment records (42 CFR Part 2), psychotherapy notes, and HIV/AIDS records may require separate, more specific authorizations

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Release of Information (ROI) Form

ROI (entity-specific) · Hospitals / Providers / Health Information Management

Authorizes release of specific medical records to a third party such as an attorney, insurer, or other provider. More specific than a general HIPAA authorization, often specifying exact record types and date ranges.

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Where to Submit This Form

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Sign and submit to the provider's Health Information Management (HIM) department

📬

Mail the signed authorization to the provider

📠

Fax the signed authorization to the provider's HIM department

Filing Deadline

No deadline to submit. The authorization must include an expiration date or condition. Authorizations are valid until the stated expiration (typically 1 year).

Required Attachments

📎 Signed HIPAA-compliant Authorization for Release of Information
📎 Specific description of information to be disclosed
📎 Name of the recipient authorized to receive the information
📎 Purpose of the disclosure
📎 Expiration date or event
📎 Patient's right to revoke statement

Processing Time

Typically 5-30 days depending on the provider. HIPAA requires response within 30 days for record requests.

What Happens Next

The provider will release the specified information to the named recipient. You will receive a copy of the disclosure if requested. The authorization can be revoked at any time in writing, but revocation does not affect disclosures already made.

Tips for This Form

✓ Be specific about what information you want released — broad authorizations may disclose more than you intend
✓ HIPAA requires specific elements in the authorization — generic forms may not be valid
✓ Substance abuse treatment records (42 CFR Part 2), psychotherapy notes, and HIV/AIDS records may require separate, more specific authorizations
✓ You can revoke the authorization at any time in writing — the provider must honor the revocation prospectively

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