Medical Records Collection, Retention, and Access in Alaska
Medical Records Collection, Retention, and Access in Alaska
| Subtopic | Statute/Regulation | Description |
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| Retention periods | ALASKA ADMIN. CODE tit. 7, § 12.770 - Medical record service under the Health and Social Services regulations | A health care facility, with the exception of home health agencies, hospice agencies, intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded and... |
| Medical Records Collection, Retention, and Access | AS § 18.23.005 - Patient Access to Records | Patients are entitled to inspect and copy medical records maintained by a provider or other person providing care. |
| Hospital records retention - ALASKA STAT. § 18.20.085 | A hospital must retain its patient records for 7 years following the discharge of the patient. In the case of a minor patient, the records must be... |
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