Michigan HB4242 amends health record security and storage requirements for health facilities and agencies.

Michigan HB4242 amends sections 16213 and 20175a of the Public Health Code to establish requirements for the security and storage of electronic health records. The bill mandates that health facilities and agencies maintain records in a secure manner, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility. It requires health facilities and agencies to notify patients and obtain written authorization before destroying records, except for those related to vaginal or anal penetration, which must be kept for 15 years.

Michigan HB4242 amends health record security and storage requirements for health facilities and agencies.

Michigan HB4242 amends sections 16213 and 20175a of the Public Health Code to establish requirements for the security and storage of electronic health records. The bill mandates that health facilities and agencies maintain records in a secure manner, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility. It requires health facilities and agencies to notify patients and obtain written authorization before destroying records, except for those related to vaginal or anal penetration, which must be kept for 15 years.