Problem
You are the director of health information at a large medical center that offers inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care at several sites in one state. Your medical center has announced that it will acquire a facility offering similar services in a neighboring state. The laws and regulations governing the retention and destruction of health records differ between these states. Discuss how the lack of a consistent set of laws and regulations on these two matters affects the institution you serve and outline the steps you will take to deal with the situation.