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Security of Health Information in Minnesota

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        Minnesota law protects the security of health information by requiring that electronic records systems used in medical assistance programs have encryption capabilities, signature verification, and physical safeguards.1

 

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  • 1. MN ADC 9505.2197

 

Security of Health Information in Minnesota

Subtopic Statute/Regulation Description
Security of Health Information MN ADC 4658.0470 Retention, Storage and Retrieval The medical record of a nursing home resident must be keptafte for five yearsr death or discharge.  All...
MN ADC 4658.0475 Computerization A nursing home that converts to an electronic health information system must establish policies and procedures to establish a secure...
MN ADC 9505.2197 Vendor’s Responsibility for Electronic Records A vendor or provider that participates in medical assistance programs (such as Medicare or...
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