HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 - Primary federal law governing medical records privacy, security, and patient rights regarding their health information
HITECH Act: Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act - Expands HIPAA rules and increases penalties for violations, particularly regarding electronic health records
42 CFR Part 2: Federal regulations governing the confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records - More stringent than HIPAA for addiction treatment records
ADA Compliance: Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for accessibility of medical records and accommodation in record-keeping practices
FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission regulations regarding data security and breach notification requirements for medical records
State Retention Laws: State-specific requirements for how long medical records must be retained, varying by jurisdiction and record type
State Privacy Laws: State-specific privacy regulations which may impose additional requirements beyond HIPAA
State Storage Requirements: State-specific requirements for physical and electronic storage of medical records, including security measures
CMS Requirements: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services standards for medical record maintenance and accessibility
Joint Commission Standards: Accreditation requirements for medical record management in healthcare facilities
Business Associate Requirements: HIPAA requirements for Business Associate Agreements when third parties handle protected health information
Breach Notification Rules: Federal and state requirements for notifying patients and authorities in case of unauthorized access to medical records
Electronic Records Standards: Technical standards and security requirements for electronic health record systems and digital storage
Patient Access Rights: Legal requirements for providing patients with access to their medical records and copies upon request
Disaster Recovery Requirements: Regulations regarding backup systems and recovery procedures for medical records in case of emergencies
