Do I have to pay for a copy of my medical records?

Do I have to pay for a copy of my medical records?

Arthur Shorr (Former COO and SVP of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) gives expert video advice on: Can my family see my medical records without my consent?; How do I access my medical records?; Can I access my family members' medical records? and more...

Some hospitals require payment for it for accessing your medical records; some hospitals do not. Generally speaking, there is no charge for fulfilling your request to send your medical records to a physician or another health care facility. Usually there is a charge if you're requesting a copy to be sent to an attorney.