Connecticut
Medical Records Custodian & Retention Laws
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Connecticut Medical Record Retention Law:
https://portal.ct.gov
- * Keep all medical records for 7 years from the last treatment date.
- * If the patient passes away, records should be kept for 3 years.
Specific Records:
Pathology Slides, EEG, and ECG Tracings: Keep for 7 years. If an ECG shows no changes from a previous one, only the latest result needs to be kept. Reports related to these tests must be kept as long as the medical record is retained.
Lab Reports and PKU Reports: Keep for at least 5 years. Only abnormal (positive) lab results need to be kept.
X-Ray Films: Keep for 3 years.
Exceptions:
Practitioners can choose to keep records longer than the minimum required time.
If records are stored by a healthcare facility or organization, the individual practitioner doesn't need to keep duplicates, and the facility's retention schedule will apply.
If there's a claim of malpractice, unprofessional conduct, or negligence, all records must be kept until the issue is fully resolved.
A consulting provider doesn't need to keep records if they’ve been sent to the referring provider, who is responsible for retention.
If a patient transfers their records to a new primary provider, the original provider is no longer required to keep those records.
Cost
https://www.cga.ct.gov
* Providers can charge up to 65 cents per page, including any research or handling fees, plus first-class postage if needed.
* For X-rays, the charge can only cover the cost of the materials used to copy them.
* If you need the records for a Social Security or veterans' benefits claim or appeal, and you provide proof of this, the provider cannot charge you.
Connecticut Medical Board
https://portal.ct.gov/