Kansas

1 Sep 2022
by: Chris Castillo
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Hospitals and Physicians: Kansas requires both hospitals and private practices retain their records for ten (10) years after the patient’s discharge or final record entry. For minors, the same period or one (1) year beyond the patient’s 18th birthday applies, whichever is longer.

KAN. ADMIN. REGS. § 28-34-9a
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