In May 2023, local journalists reported two separate instances of improper document disposal in San Antonio. The first one saw stacks of papers littering tMedical records dumped in San Antonio highlight the need for proper document disposal.he highway, while the second one involved a document dump under a bridge. These occurrences happened just days apart…

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…

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…

If you’re a healthcare provider or you service a healthcare provider, you know that few things are more critical than HIPAA compliance. HIPAA doesn’t just relate to the way you share and store data. It specifically covers the destruction of protected health information (PHI). While most of the emphasis is on the destruction of electronic…