Arkansas
Medical Records Custodian & Retention Laws
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Arkansas Medical Record Retention Law:
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- * Keep all records a minimum of six years as required by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
- * The Arkansas Medical Society recommends physicians keep records for at least ten years from the date of the last treatment, unless the patient is deceased, is incompetent or is a minor.
Cost
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Health care providers can charge a reasonable fee for copying medical or payment records unless the law says otherwise. Payment may be required upfront, except when the records are needed for ongoing care.
No charges apply for medical records when:
Another health care provider needs them to continue your care.
You need them for your own health care.
Your health care decision-maker needs them to get you care.
They are requested by the Arizona Medical Board, Board of Osteopathic Examiners, or health officials under section 36-662.
You or your legal representative need them to appeal a Social Security benefit denial.
If you request more records in the same year, there may be a fee, unless no records are found. Legal representatives must provide form SSA-1696 to get records at no cost.
Arkansas Medical Board
https://www.armedicalboard.org/