HIPAA has nothing to do with how long you have to keep medical records.
Many people would keep a deceased person's records for at least 10 years. Many people keep these records for longer than that.
How long should a medical record be retained
10 YEARS
7 years
10 years
It's certainly easier to keep medical records on-site for active patients. There are no regulations, however, about where medical records must be kept as long as they are secure.
for 5 years
approx 6years
Unti you die?
7 Years after last visit
Generally hospitals keep medical records for up to seven years. The hospital must maintain inpatient and outpatient records for this time period.