Illinois

1 Sep 2022
by: Chris Castillo
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Hospitals: Illinois law requires hospitals keep patient records for ten (10) years after the discharge of the patient. 

Physicians: Illinois offers limited guidance for private practices. Consult LINK for more on what to do when your state offers limited legal guidelines for medical records retention policy.

210 ILL. COMP. STAT. § 85/6.17
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