Are You Aware of the EHR Data Retention Requirements for Your State?

Many Providers and Provider Management Organizations are unaware they are subject to various medical record retention laws. They must retain medical and financial reports for a certain period and make these reports available to patients and others upon request.

The chart below outlines the basic medical record retention requirements for healthcare organizations and practices operating in the United States of America.

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Note: Data in the chart above is intended to convey general information and not to provide legal services or opinions. The information in this document may not reflect the most current statutes, regulations, or legal developments. This document was last updated in August 2022.