federal law
YES
30 years
If you can prove that their patient is, in fact, deceased, and that you are the executor of their estate, probably yes. Your actual problem may be that records retention laws rarely require medical practitioners to retain inactive medical records that are that old.
Fred E. Guymon has written: 'Records retention directory' -- subject(s): Files (Records), Management, Records, Records retention 'National and International Records Retention Standards'
Jean M. Ciura has written: 'The retention book' -- subject(s): Files (Records), Management, Records, Records retention
Medical records are not subject to a statute of limitations. Record retention is usually based on advice from counsel regarding possible liability law suits. Tax liability is also a consideration.
It is about 2 years
Under HIPAA, healthcare providers must retain medical records for at least six years from the date of creation or the last effective date, whichever is later. However, state laws may require longer retention periods. Businesses offering medical record review services should also comply with these timelines, ensuring proper storage and confidentiality of records for legal and auditing purposes.
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I'm guessing you might mean your medical records? Your insurance records would be wherever you put them. Your medical records, or records of insurance payments would be with the medical provider.
Federal medical records should generally be kept for a minimum of six years after the last date of service, as mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). However, specific retention periods can vary depending on state laws and the type of records involved. For example, records related to minors may need to be kept longer, often until the minor reaches the age of majority plus a specified number of years. It's important for healthcare providers to be aware of both federal and state regulations regarding record retention.
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