Document background
The Custodian of Medical Records Agreement is essential when a healthcare provider needs to transfer responsibility for maintaining patient records to a third party. This commonly occurs during practice closure, retirement, acquisition, or outsourcing of records management. The agreement ensures continued compliance with HIPAA regulations and state laws while protecting patient privacy and maintaining proper access to medical records. It addresses critical aspects such as security measures, retention periods, access protocols, and breach notification procedures, all within the framework of U.S. federal and state healthcare regulations.
