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A $35.4 million settlement will resolve claims that Wisconsin HealthPort illegally charged for medical record requests.
Those who were forced to pay a fee by Ciox, IOD, HealthPort, Aurora or Columbia St. Mary’s between July 1, 2011 and Aug. 1, 2019 in order to receive medical records in Wisconsin are Class Members and may benefit from this settlement.
Fees covered in the settlement include basic, retrieval, or certification fees. Class Members include patients who requested their own medical records as well as those who requested records on behalf of another.
Plaintiffs accused HealthPort Technologies and Aurora Healthcare of charging fees for access to medical records in violation of Wisconsin state law.
According to the Wisconsin HealthPort medical record class action lawsuit, the company slapped a $22.58 fee on medical records requests.
Fees were allegedly charged both to those who wanted to access their own records, as well as to those who were authorized to access medical records on behalf of another. Under Wisconsin law, every patient has a right to see and get a copy of their medical record.
According to George Washington University’s Health Information & the Law project, medical providers can charge a reasonable fee, including copying and postage costs, for these records.
The plaintiffs in the Wisconsin HealthPort medical record class action lawsuit contend that HealthPort and Aurora overcharged for access to these records.
HealthPort and Aurora agreed to settle the medical records class action lawsuit, noting that there was ambiguity as to whether they would succeed at trial.
Under the terms of the Wisconsin HealthPort medical record class action, those who paid a fee to access health records will be able to make a claim for a cash payment totaling approximately twice the amount they paid in fees.
Class Members who were charged a fee for accessing their own health records from Ciox, IOD, HealthPort, Aurora or Columbia St. Mary’s between July 1, 2011 and Aug. 1, 2019 will need to submit a Claim Form online or via mail with their Class Member identifier.
Those who requested medical records as an authorized representative of another and were charged a fee covered by the settlement will need to submit a Claim Form with their Class Member identifier and the invoice number related to the assessed fee.
The deadline to object to or opt out of the settlement is Oct. 7, 2019.
Who’s Eligible
“Any Person who, from July 1, 2011 through the August 1, 2019: (i) paid a basic, retrieval and/or a certification fee charged by Ciox, IOD, HealthPort, Aurora or Columbia St. Mary’s, in violation of [Wisconsin state law]; and who (ii) has not already been reimbursed for such basic, retrieval and/or certification fees.”
Potential Award
Varies. Claims will depend on the fees paid for each Class Member and are expected to total twice the amount charged to each claimant.
Proof of Purchase
Class Member identifiers from the Notice are required. Those who requested medical records as an authorized representative of another will need to provide a unique invoice number associated with the charged fees, along with the Class Member’s identifier and claimant’s tax payer identifier.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
11/5/2019
Case Name
Moya v. HealthPort Technologies LLC, Case No. 13CV2642, in the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
Final Hearing
11/19/2019
UPDATE: The Wisconsin HealthPort Medical Record Settlement was granted final approval on November 21, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Moya v. HealthPort Technologies LLC
c/o Heffler Claims Group
PO Box 58728
Philadelphia, PA 19102-8728
1-833-927-0818
Class Counsel
Robert Welcenbach
WELCENBACH LAW OFFICES SC
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Gilad Bendheim
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
Michael Sullivan
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81 thoughts onWisconsin HealthPort Medical Record Settlement
Got mine 409.14
I received my payment $124 I don’t know why people was getting $1,200 checks I’m not sure why I think maybe they had good insurance I had the state insurance .
Got my payment recently for $85+
Who do I contact to see how much I am to receive. I got a small check, But think it should be more and don’t want to cash this and screw myself later. Thanks
Good morning I have a funny feeling that if we were receiving State insurance our check not going to be that much but here go the phone number just leave a message in their contact you back
2677657417
The amount is supposed to be approximately twice what you paid for retrieval/certification of your medical records.
My husband recieved his today
How do you figure what each person will get?
We supposed to get more than that but I haven’t received the check yet. I’m trying to contact them now SMH
I received a check today for $129.48 this amount doesn’t seem right, Isn’t this settlement suppose to be more as I think I remember hearing that anyways? It says I have till March 10, 2021 to cash or It will opt me out. Any help on this will be appreciated. Thanks
How many forms did you get I got two cards two postcards with two different case numbers
I don’t remember filling out a card, But seems I must have. Just wanted to make sure the amount is correct before i deposit it. I do believe that the letter I received stated a different amount, But not sure. Can you send me a E-mail after you talk to the Lawyers about what the amount is. Thank You
I just got my check today and it was for $168.70. I was never told what I was receiving so I can’t complain about what I got! I’m happy!
One person posted that they received their payment on November 5th. I am just curious if anyone else has received a payout? Please post when you do, so others will know to expect their payments. Thanks!
The administration contacted me via email stated that they are going to send out checks November 10th for those that did not get direct deposit because it was a deadline they said to receive it direct deposit but as I said though when I first opted in to the lawsuit I let them know how I wanted to be paid don’t know why I didn’t come but hopefully I’ll get a check in a couple days.
I recieved my direct deposit on November 6th. My husband opted for a check. As of today, he has not received it yet.
My husband recieved his check today
Did he tell them that’s how he wanted it.
No when I originally submitted my car my postcard when I really got the class action lawsuit information I received two postcards which I’ve been online told them how I want my payment when was the time that you let them know how you wanted your payment I wouldn’t mind in my bank account.
I think I got my payment via Zelle today. I received $1,101.65 which was not the $1251.88 that was said I would get, but it states from Heffler.
Did anyone else receive from Zelle and was it from Heffler?
No when I originally submitted my car my postcard when I really got the class action lawsuit information I received two postcards which I’ve been online told them how I want my payment when was the time that you let them know how you wanted your payment I wouldn’t mind in my bank account.