The healthcare industry depends on adequate document destruction for a number of reasons. When a patient goes to a doctor or a hospital to seek medical care, they have the expectation that their medical records and confidential information will be … Continue reading →

Healthcare facilities have a huge responsibility when it comes to protecting the medical records of their patients. Both electronic records and paper records contain medical information that must be safeguarded from getting into the wrong hands. Healthcare professionals use the … Continue reading →

The medical and healthcare industry has very strict federal rules and regulations when it comes to document destruction. All doctors’ offices and hospitals in the United States must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) … Continue reading →

The United States Department of Health and Human Services plays many roles in the healthcare industry throughout the United States. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), established the rules and regulations regarding privacy for health information. … Continue reading →

Document destruction is critical in the healthcare industry. When a patient visits a doctor’s office, they expect that their confidential information will be kept private and secure. Doctor-patient confidentiality has always been at the heart of the healthcare system. However, … Continue reading →