Seven years from date of last treatment
HIPAA requires that medical records be retained for 6 years from the date of creation or the last date the record was in effect.
In California, a doctor has the right to keep records forever if they choose. However, legally they only have to keep them for 25 years after the patients last visit.
How long should a medical record be retained
Yes, Tennessee law requires healthcare providers to retain medical records for a minimum of ten years from the date of last treatment for adult patients and for ten years after a minor reaches the age of majority (18 years old).
It is generally recommended to keep bills and financial records for at least seven years for record-keeping purposes.
Most hospitals in this modern age do keep electronic medical records along with paper medical records. Electronic copies are needed for efficiency and backup.
The Congressional Record. The Constitution requires Congress to keep a journal of its activities.
The controlled substances Act
MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT)Act 368 of 1978333.16213 Retention of records.Sec. 16213.(1) An individual licensed under this article shall keep and maintain a record for each patient for whom he or she has provided medical services, including a full and complete record of tests and examinations performed, observations made, and treatments provided. Unless a longer retention period is otherwise required under federal or state laws or regulations or by generally accepted standards of medical practice, a licensee shall keep and retain each record for a minimum of 7 years from the date of service to which the record pertains.
they are required to keep it for a set number of years after your last visit. if you are a youth it might be until you are 25 unless you went in when you were 17 and then till you are 26. it differs between what kind of medical record it is and the age you were at your last visit.
for 5 years
Medical record receipts should typically be kept for at least three to seven years, depending on local regulations and the nature of the records. Some healthcare providers recommend keeping them indefinitely, especially if they pertain to significant medical conditions or treatments. Always check with specific legal guidelines or your healthcare provider for the best practices in your area.