Maintenance, Retention and Storage of Records. Manager’s Services shall include oversight of the maintenance and storage of all patient dental records of Provider in its possession in accordance with applicable law. Manager shall maintain electronic copies of patient dental records for a minimum of seven (7) years from the last date of service to the patient, and longer if required by law, required by any third party payor or necessary to protect the interests of Provider. Provider shall have access to all patient medical and dental records as necessary to defend against any subpoena, government or third-party payor investigation, audit, or any lawsuit or proceeding instituted by any third party and relating to any alleged or actual acts or omissions of Provider, or for any other legitimate purpose. Following the termination of this Agreement for any reason, Manager will return in electronic format all patient medical and dental records to Provider.
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Sources: Administrative Resources Agreement (Park Dental Partners, Inc.), Administrative Resources Agreement (Park Dental Partners, Inc.), Administrative Resources Agreement (Park Dental Partners, Inc.)