My practice got purchased by another local practice, how long do I need to keep my paper records as I went to EHR in 2021?
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Medical records must be kept 10 years if you are billing any Medicare Advantage plans, otherwise with regard to HIPAA, retained for 6 years. If you treat minors for example in MD, medical records must be kept for five years after the record is created or until the patient turns 21, whichever is later. You should always check with your state for any specific requirements as well!