Medical Records in Massachusetts
Complete guide to requesting medical records from hospitals and healthcare providers in Massachusetts. Access HIPAA rights, state-specific requirements, and hospital contacts.
How do I request medical records in Massachusetts?
To request medical records in Massachusetts, submit a signed written authorization to your healthcare provider's medical records department. Under HIPAA and Massachusetts state law, providers must respond within 30 days. You can request records via letter, form, or patient portal. A valid photo ID and applicable copying fees may be required. Browse the 70 hospitals in Massachusetts below to find your provider's contact information.
How to Request Medical Records in Massachusetts
Under HIPAA, you have the right to access your medical records within 30 days of your request. Massachusetts follows federal HIPAA guidelines with the following considerations:
Your Rights Under HIPAA
- Right to access your medical records within 30 days
- Right to receive copies in your preferred format (paper or electronic)
- Right to request corrections to your medical records
- Right to an accounting of disclosures
Request Process
- Contact the medical records department at your hospital or provider
- Submit a written request (letter, form, or patient portal)
- Provide photo ID and sign authorization forms
- Pay any applicable copying fees (varies by provider)
- Receive your records within 30 days
Note:
Most hospitals now offer patient portals for faster electronic access to your medical records. Check with your provider about online access options.
Hospitals in Massachusetts (70)
Adcare Hospital of Worcester
Worcester, MA
Anna Jaques Hospital
Newburyport, MA
Athol Memorial Hospital
Athol, MA
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
Greenfield, MA
Baystate Mary Lane Hospital
Ware, MA
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
Baystate Wing Hospital and Medical Centers
Palmer, MA
Bedford VA Medical Center
Bedford, MA
Berkshire Medical Center
Pittsfield, MA
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham
Needham, MA
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth
Plymouth, MA
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton
Milton, MA
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
Beverly Hospital Corporation
Beverly, MA
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
BOSTON, MA
Boston Medical Center Corporation
Boston, MA
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER-BRIGHTON
BRIGHTON, MA
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S FAULKNER HOSPITAL
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Boston, MA
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
Cambridge Health Alliance
Cambridge, MA
Cape Cod Hospital
Hyannis, MA
Carney Hospital
Boston, MA
Clinton Hospital Association
Clinton, MA
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Northampton, MA
Emerson Hospital
W Concord, MA
Fairview Hospital
Great Barrington, MA
FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL
GREAT BARRINGTON, MA
Falmouth Hospital
Falmouth, MA
Hallmark Health System
Melrose, MA
Harrington Memorial Hospital
Southbridge, MA
Healthalliance Hospitals
Leominster, MA
Heywood Hospital
Gardner, MA
Holy Family Hospital
Methuen, MA
Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke, MA
Jamaica Plain - VA Boston Healthcare System
Jamaica Plain, MA
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
Burlington, MA
Lawrence General Hospital
Lawrence, MA
Lowell General Hospital
Lowell, MA
Marlborough Hospital
Marlborough, MA
Martha's Vineyard Hospital
Oak Bluffs, MA
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Boston, MA
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
MELROSEWAKEFIELD HEALTHCARE
MELROSE, MA
MERCY MEDICAL CTR
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Metrowest Medical Center
Framingham, MA
Milford Regional Medical Center
Milford, MA
Morton Hospital
Taunton, MA
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
Nantucket, MA
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Ayer, MA
New England Baptist Hospital
Boston, MA
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton, MA
Noble Hospital
Westfield, MA
NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER
SALEM, MA
Northampton VA Medical Center
Leeds, MA
NORTHEAST HOSPITAL CORPORATION
BEVERLY, MA
Norwood Hospital
Norwood, MA
Saint Anne's Hospital
Fall River, MA
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Brockton, MA
Southcoast Hospital Group
Fall River, MA
St Elizabeth's Medical Center
Brighton, MA
St Vincent Hospital
Worcester, MA
ST VINCENT HOSPITAL
WORCESTER, MA
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Attleboro, MA
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
Umass Memorial Medical Center
Worcester, MA
UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER/UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
WORCESTER, MA
Winchester Hospital
Winchester, MA
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