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).
What changed between versions
Extended the mandatory retention period from 7 years to 15 years for records involving vaginal or anal penetration, excluding routine urological, gastrointestinal, reproductive, gynecological, sexual health services, medical emergencies, rectal drug administration, and temperature measurements.
Added a requirement that licensees must notify patients in writing and obtain their explicit authorization before destroying any medical record, regardless of its age.
Mandated that if a practice closes or a provider retires, they cannot destroy records under 7 years old without patient consent and must transfer records to a successor or third party unless the patient authorizes destruction.
Restricted the physical location of off-site record storage to within the United States or Canada.
Included new definitions for 'medical record,' 'medical records company,' and 'patient' to clarify ownership rights and responsibilities.