Can you get your medical records online?

In many cases, yes, you can get your medical records online. Here are a few ways to access your medical records online:

Patient portals: Many healthcare providers and hospitals offer patient portals, which are secure online platforms that allow patients to access their medical records. Typically, you can create an account on the patient portal using your name, date of birth, and medical record number. Through the patient portal, you can view your test results, medical history, medications, and more.

Health information exchanges (HIEs): HIEs are electronic networks that allow different healthcare providers to share patient medical records. If your healthcare providers participate in an HIE, you may be able to access your medical records from various sources through a single online platform.

Third-party apps: There are a number of third-party apps that allow you to store and access your medical records. These apps typically require you to grant them permission to access your medical records from your healthcare provider. Once you have granted permission, you can use the app to view your medical records, share them with other healthcare providers, and more.

Before accessing your medical records online, always make sure that the platform or app you are using is secure and HIPAA-compliant. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law that protects the privacy of patients' health information.