Okay, Sue?
Best to you... Bev
>----- Original Message -----
From: Susan_OR <Susan_OR@iwon.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2000 6:51 PM
Subject: Re: Cost of Medical Records
> Very Interesting! I just got a copy of my records to take to the doctor
> in Cleveland and I was charged 86$ for them. They charge 10$ for the
> first 10 pages and then .50 for each page after that. Absolute Robbery!
> I'm thinking I may copy them and then return them and tell them I refuse
> to pay. Does anyone have anymore legal info about this? It probably
> varies by state...I'm in Oregon.
>
> Thanks,
> Susan
>
> At Fri, 4 Aug 2000, ifirgit@webcntrl.com wrote:
> >
> >Renee,
> >
> >I would call them and talk with them....I received a bill one time...made a
> >phone call and told them that I thought they could not charge for records
> >if they were being used to seek continued care....I was told they couldn't
> >and that I did not have to pay for them. I would do some checking and tell
> >them you arne't going to pay...you already paid for the services to the
> >doctor you are entitled to a copy of his report.
> >
> >Karla
> >
>> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: 1renee2@gte.net (Renee Madron)
> >Sent: Friday, August 04, 2000 8:20:55 PM
> >To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
> >Subject: Cost of Medical Records
> >
> >> About 3 weeks ago, I sent to five (5) hospital's, in order to obtain my
> >> medical records for past surgical procedures. I received the last
> >> package today. The total cost for my records was $144.44. I couldn't
> >> believe the total cost and I even told each of them, they were needed
> >> for continued care in my new home state. I just thought I would share
> >> that with you all. I will talk to you again August 21 or 22.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Renee Madron
> >> Richmond, Indiana
> >> 765-965-7435
> >>
>
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