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How to Dispose of Patient Records

Posted on: May 7, 2022

Hospitals, insurance agencies, medical billing companies and other healthcare organizations are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). These confidentiality requirements demand special care when disposing of medical records. Destroy Medical Records With Confidential Shredding Services The safest way to dispose of patient records is shredding. This process ensures no sensitive information…

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When Is It Time to Throw Away Receipts?

Posted on: May 1, 2022

Most businesses and homes accumulate mountains of paper over time, from employee and customer records to invoicing, financial and record keeping. When it comes to receipts, it can be difficult to know which ones are safe to discard, what you should keep, and which ones you should shred. Since the Supreme Court ruled that anyone…

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Do I Need to Shred Receipts?

Posted on: March 1, 2022

  In This Post: When to Shred Receipts Alternatives to Paper Receipts When You Shouldn’t Shred Secure Shredding in Maryland, Virginia, & DC with TrueShred   They fatten up wallets and pile up in purses: receipts, those little souvenirs we get when we spend money. Some of you may remember the days when stores printed…

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The Difference Between On-Site & Off-Site Shredding

Posted on: August 27, 2021

On-Site vs. Off-Site Paper Shredding Every business relies on paper documents as a source of information, record-keeping, communication and payroll. Safeguarding client and customer data is a priority, but how can you ensure the integrity of your documents once they’re no longer needed? Professional document destruction shredding is the most secure method of disposal available. Paper shredding…

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How Long Do You Need to Keep Medical Insurance Records?

Posted on: January 12, 2017

Although many organizations are converting to a more paperless environment, physical records remain a big part of business, particularly within the health care industry. When it comes to medical insurance records, copies are generated each time there is any activity on your account, and for many, that can mean a significant accumulation of paper over…

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Office Shredder Drawbacks: Why You Should Leave Shredding to the Professionals

Posted on: December 29, 2015

When it comes to shredding confidential documents, you should leave it to the professionals. Shredding important documents in a personal office shredder can be devastating to your company if the remnants fall into the wrong hands. At TrueShred, we help properly destroy your private documents containing secure and sensitive information. Our highly trained professional team leverages…

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”I have worked with several document destruction companies over the past ten years and until contracting with TrueShred, I hadn’t met a company with which I felt so compelled to share with professional colleagues. TrueShred’s personnel are always polite, considerate, timely and attentive. . . I trust all of my future shredding needs to TrueShred!”

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