Medical Records Laws in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Medical Records Custodian & Retention Laws

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Pennsylvania Medical Record Retention Law:
https://patientsafety.pa.gov

* Must keep medical records for seven years after the last treatment date.
* Minor children, medical records must be kept for one year after the age of majority or for seven years, whichever is longer. The age of majority is considered 18 years of age; 21 years of age if disabled or earlier if emancipated (free from parental guidance).
Hospitals must keep medical records for seven years after the date of discharge, and for minors, until the age of majority plus seven years.

Cost
https://patientsafety.pa.gov/

Pages 1-20: $1.89 per page
Pages 21-60: $1.40 per page
Pages 61-end: $0.49 per page
Microfilm copies: $2.79 per page
Search and retrieval: $28.01 (cannot be charged if the requestor is requesting their own personal health record)

Flat fees:
Social Security or financial needs-based programs: $35.50
Requests by a district attorney: $28.01

Pennsylvania Medical Board
https://www.pa.gov