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HIPAA-Compliant Shredding Services for Healthcare Providers

ByCarmen Calvo

Healthcare providers and administrators handle large volumes of sensitive patient information daily. Maintaining the confidentiality and security of this information isn’t just good practice—it’s a legal requirement under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA compliance extends beyond managing patient data in digital systems. It also includes the proper handling and destruction of…

The Role of Shredding Services in HIPAA Compliance

The Role of Shredding Services in HIPAA Compliance

Byrmarshall

Let’s discuss the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If you’re in healthcare, you’ve likely had a love-hate relationship with these five letters.  On the one hand, it keeps everyone’s data secure. On the other, the rules can sometimes feel like a never-ending checklist.  However, one area you definitely don’t want to mess up…