Massachusetts § 54 - Audit of medical records
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 54 — Audit of medical records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54. Audit of medical records
Section 54. The department shall, when deemed necessary, but not more than once in each year, order an audit of the medical records required to be kept by a hospital, institution for unwed mothers out-of-hospital dialysis units or a clinic under the provisions of section fifty-three. Such audit shall be made by persons designated by the department, shall be conducted under the direction of the department and be made entirely at the expense of such hospital, institution for unwed mothers out-of-hospital dialysis units or clinic, as the case may be.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 54
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 54 cover?
Section 54 ("Audit of medical records") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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