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It's certainly easier to keep medical records on-site for active patients. There are no regulations, however, about where medical records must be kept as long as they are secure.
HIPAA has nothing to do with how long you have to keep medical records.
in Michigan for standard dr offices its 7 years... I believe hosp's keep em for 30 years
Keep a copy of ALL of the serviceman's medical records.
Many people would keep a deceased person's records for at least 10 years. Many people keep these records for longer than that.
3 years from patient's last visit: http://www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dph/regs/234cmr002.pdf
all states are required to keep medical records for at least 7 years. Most medical records are kept longer in case they get sued.
I keep track of my medical records and everyone else should as well...
Most hospitals in this modern age do keep electronic medical records along with paper medical records. Electronic copies are needed for efficiency and backup.
for 5 years
This is somewhat complicated, but you, as the wife, usually have a right for the hospice doctor to review the medical records with you.
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