What determines how long patient data is stored in Phreesia?

• A. System default of 90 days
• B. Practice retention policy and regulatory requirements
• C. User personal preference
• D. Storage space on device

Answer: (B)

Data retention duration is driven by the practice’s retention policy and the regulatory requirements that apply to patient information. Phreesia is built to enforce the policy the practice sets, so how long data stays in the system isn’t a fixed default, a user’s personal setting, or determined by device storage. Instead, the practice must align its retention timelines with laws and rules (for example, HIPAA requirements and state medical-record regulations, as well as payer or audit needs). After the defined period, data may be archived or deleted according to that policy.