Electronic Death Registration Coming
Beginning April 1, 2012, all physicians, medical examiners, and coroners who certify deaths in Missouri will be required to use a new electronic death registration system. To assist in the transition, the Missouri Bureau of Vital Records is offering instructor-led training sessions at various locations across the state (upon request).
Also, a training webinar is now available via the internet. The 20-minute webinar allows you to get training on your own terms and convenience, and is available at this site: http://health.mo.gov/training/moevr/index.php
At the end of the webinar is a questionnaire to provide your contact information and to request a User Access Form which must be filled out and returned to the Bureau before you can use the new system.
Contact the Bureau with specific questions: 573-526-0348.
BNDD to Implement New Database The Missouri Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs will implement a new registration database on December 1, 2011. Click here for more information.(11/2/2011)
Fees for Medical Records
Based on an increase of 3.06% from 2010 to 2011, the new maximum fees you can charge for copying medical records is $22.01 plus $0.52 per page for copies provided in paper form, and $20.61 for additional costs for records that are maintained off-site.
The new charge limit for copies provided in digital format is now $5.15 plus $0.52 per page, or $25.77 total, whichever is less.
For more information, contact Patrick Mills, Director of Health Care Finance.
