You are the director of health information at a large medical center that offers

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You are the director of health information at a large medical center that offers inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care at several sites in one state. Your medical center has announced that it will acquire a facility offering similar services in a neighboring state. The laws and regulations governing the retention and destruction of health records differ between these states. Discuss how lack of a consistent set of laws and regulations on these two matters affects the institution you serve and outline the steps you will take to deal with the situation.

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Health care services can differ between producers,in each hospital .There are several laws designed to protect the patient's health information.they have right to privacy, right to have information from health care providers.It is important to be aware of federal and state laws so that the patient information is secured.

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