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2 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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Requires hospitals to maintain patient records for a period of not less than 25 years unless reproductions are maintained and made accessible
In Assembly Committee · Health · Sponsor Nettie Mayersohn
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to patient records
Purpose or general idea of bill
To assure that medical records will be maintained for a reasonable length of time.
Summary of specific provisions
The public health law is amended by adding a new section 2807-o which requires hospitals to maintain patient records be kept in paper, microfilm or electronic form for 25 years. The definition of hospital is extended for the purposes of this section to health maintenance organizations which provide health care to government employees.
Justification
The maintenance of records is essential to proper health care. Although most hospitals maintain records while a patient is receiving care and for a few years thereafter, a longer period of retention should be required if illnesses recur.
Prior legislative history
This bill has been previously introduced.
Fiscal implications
Some additional cost to the public hospitals and voluntary hospitals receiving public funds.
Effective date
Immediately after it shall have become law.
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