Medical Records Services
Medical Records Solutions for HIPAA Compliance
Compliance is serious business, especially in the healthcare industry. To ensure your medical practice or business is safely handling patient information and other sensitive data, trust the experts. Shred Nations provides access to local, certified professionals who can help increase efficiency, improve communication, enhance patient care, and ensure compliance.
From file storage and scanning to medical records shredding and disposal, our trusted partners help streamline records management and destruction. Their HIPAA-compliant practices also keep your organization on the right side of the law. Protecting patient information isn’t just a priority for you — it’s a priority for us, too.
How Much Do Medical Records Services Cost?
Rates differ by provider and location, so the final cost of your medical records project depends on a few factors. Service type is one — file storage and document scanning are priced differently, as are medical records shredding and x-ray destruction. The quantity of records you have also plays a part, as well as any additional services you opt for.
Want a free quote for your medical records project? Reach out today and we’ll help you get a quote from one or more local providers who can tackle your unique needs.
Mobile Shredding Process
Step 1Contact Shred Nations
Fill out the form on our website or call us at (346) 251-0441. We’ll help you choose the right service and connect you with local mobile shredding professionals.
Step 2Get Your Free Quote
The local shredding providers will reach out to you with quotes, allowing you to make the right choice for your mobile shredding needs.
Step 3Schedule Your Service
Once you’ve chosen a mobile shredding provider, you’ll schedule your service with them and prepare your documents for destruction.
Step 4Get Your Files Shredded
The mobile shredding provider will come to your location and shred your files. They will provide a certificate of destruction once shredding is completed.
Why Choose Shred Nations?
Fast Turnaround
Get matched to a partner in 3-5 minutes. They will work with you to get a quote based on your specifications.
Nationwide Coverage
We have partners all over the United States and Canada.
20+ Years
Shred Nations has over two decades of experience matching customers to the right services.
Partnered with the Best
We are partnered with thousands of partners nationwide providing you with the best, secure options in your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PHI?
PHI stands for Protected Health Information. It’s any piece of identifiable information that could put a patient’s confidentiality at risk. Some common examples of PHI include, but are not limited to: names, phone numbers, addresses, Social Security Numbers, and medical records.
How secure are your medical document management services?
All of our service providers follow all state and federal regulations regarding data privacy, including HIPAA and HITECH.
How do we become a paperless practice?
With our medical records scanning services, you will seamlessly transform your practice into a paperless one. We offer day-forward scanning services to ensure all new patient data is being scanned into your system as well.
What is HIPAA?
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) outlines the requirements that protect personal health information (PHI), from retention to destruction. It requires records to be destroyed when their retention period is up, and shredding is an approved method.
What is HITECH?
Health Information Technology Economic & Clinical Health (HITECH) Act heightens enforcement and penalties for HIPAA non-compliance and requires data breach notifications to patients. This encouraged to standardization of the use of EHRs to increase security.
How long do I need to keep my medical records?
Each state has medical records retention periods that typically range from 6-10 years. No matter what the retention is, all records that reach the end of their period must comply with HIPAA and be thoroughly destroyed.