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Who can obtain a copy of a medical incident report?: The Kennewick medical reports can only be released to the person that it pertains to, unless you have a Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, or have a medical release signed by the patient. Due to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), we are not allowed to release your record without a signed authorization form or a court order.

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1. How do I request a copy of my medical incident report?: Fill out the Patient Records Request form and bring/send the form in to the Ambulance Billing office at City Hall along with proper identification. Patient Records Request Form (PDF)

2. When are medical incident reports available for release?: Most medical incident reports are available for release within 15 working days after the incident.

3. Who can obtain a copy of a medical incident report?: The Kennewick medical reports can only be released to the person that it pertains to, unless you have a Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, or have a medical release signed by the patient. Due to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), we are not allowed to release your record without a signed authorization form or a court order.

4. Who do I contact with more questions about my medical incident report?: Kennewick Fire Department
Ambulance Billing/Finance
210 West Sixth Avenue
P.O. Box 6108
Kennewick, WA 99336
Contact the Ambulance Billing representatives at 509-585-4373 or 509-585-4379.