Electronic Medical Record (Rekam Medis Elektronik / RME) under Permenkes 24/2022

Under Minister of Health Regulation (Permenkes) Number 24 of 2022 Article 1(2). An Electronic Medical Record (Rekam Medis Elektronik or RME) is a Medical Record created using an electronic system dedicated to managing medical records. A Medical Record documents patient identity, examinations, treatment, procedures. Furthermore, Other services provided (Article 1(1)), plus informed consent for health service procedures under PP Number 28 of 2024 Article 778(3).

Position in the Law

Permenkes 24/2022 Article 3(1)–(2) requires every health facility—including Puskesmas, clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, health laboratories. In addition, Independent practices—to implement RME, and the 31 December 2023 transition deadline (Article 45) has passed. Law Number 17 of 2023 Article 296(1). Furthermore, PP 28/2024 Article 779(1)–(2) require medical records to be maintained electronically, permitting non-electronic records only while technical obstacles persist.

Why It Matters in Practice

An RME system must support compatibility and interoperability (PP 28/2024 Article 780(d)–(e). Permenkes 24/2022 Article 10(1)), integrate with the National Health Information System (PP 28/2024 Article 781(1)). In addition, Be registered with the Ministry of Health (Permenkes 24/2022 Article 12(1)). RME data must be stored on servers or certified cloud/digital media with off-site backups (Article 20(3)–(5)) for at least 25 years from the patient's last visit (Article 39(1)). The record document belongs to the facility, while its content belongs to the patient (Articles 25–26). Furthermore, Must remain confidential unless disclosed with patient consent or under statutory law (Articles 32–35). Non-compliance risks written warnings or accreditation revocation (Article 42).

Related terms: Interoperability (Permenkes 24/2022 Article 10(3)).

Legal basis: Permenkes Number 24 of 2022 Articles 1, 3, 10, 12, 20, 25, 26, 32–35, 39, 42, and 45. PP Number 28 of 2024 Articles 778–781. Law Number 17 of 2023 Article 296.