HB 4242
Health: electronic records; requirements for security and storage of electronic health records; provide for. Amends secs. 16213 & 20175a of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16213 & 333.20175a).
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Bill overview
This bill updates Michigan law regarding the security and storage of electronic health records. It establishes longer retention periods for patient records, particularly those involving sensitive procedures like vaginal or anal examinations, requiring a minimum of 15 years. The bill outlines procedures for destroying records, including notification to patients and obtaining written authorization, and addresses the transfer of records when a provider changes hands. It also clarifies responsibilities for off-site record storage and establishes penalties for non-compliance.
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