Physician Notes: Magic Number for Medical Record Retention is 6 Years, CMS Says
Plus: HHS believes Medicare Trust Fund will stay solvent through 2029.
Medical practices often hear conflicting advice regarding how long they must hang on to a patient's medical records, but CMS intends to clear up any misinformation with new MLN Matters article SE1022.
Although many physicians follow state laws when determining whether they can discontinue retaining a patient's records, it's important to keep in mind that you must hang onto the patient's records for at least six years, according to HIPAA laws. If your state requires a period longer than that, you must extend the length of time to...
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