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I am purchasing a practice, what is my responsibility for the medical records of patients who leave the practice?

April 26, 2017leave medical Patients Practice purchasing records responsibility

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I am purchasing a practice, what is my responsibility for the medical records of patients who leave the practice?

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Retention and access to medical records is assumed by the new corporate entity/practice. The written purchase agreement should clearly state a record retention policy that has been agreed upon by both parties. However, it is usual for the purchaser to agree to maintain all records for a minimum of ten years.