Medical Records Custodianship

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Medical Records Custodian Services

When a medical practice closes or stops practicing, the custodian of medical records takes control of that practice’s private health records. Why is this important? There are numerous legal and record management protocols that must be followed according to strict HIPAA guidelines. Record Nations can help you find a secure, reliable medical records custodian for your documents.

In addition to this, each state has its own set of regulatory laws regarding the retention of such records. These retention periods can last a few years to a few decades. Hiring a medical records custodian can free your practice from succumbing to the unique challenges these laws can present. Especially when the practice or physician is planning on retirement. 

Service Options

Scanning

Our providers’ secure Medical Records Custodian Services include professional scanning solutions tailored to the healthcare industry. We understand the significance of maintaining accurate and accessible medical records. Through meticulous scanning processes, our local partners convert paper-based documents into high-quality digital files. This digital transformation enhances efficiency, enables quick retrieval, and ensures secure sharing among authorized medical professionals. Our commitment to maintaining the integrity of patient information makes us the trusted partner for seamless digital record management.

 

Digital Storage

Embrace the future of healthcare document management with our partners’ services offering digital and cloud storage solutions. We provide a secure and compliant environment for storing sensitive medical records. Our partners’ digital storage systems ensure data integrity, accessibility, and streamlined workflows. Trust us to pair you with a company to safeguard your valuable medical records while facilitating modern, efficient, and patient-centric healthcare practices.

Physical Storage

We recognize the importance of preserving historical health and patient records securely. Our physical storage solutions are designed to maintain the confidentiality and accessibility of paper-based medical documents. With climate-controlled facilities and stringent access controls, we offer a reliable archival solution for healthcare organizations. Our commitment to compliance with industry regulations ensures that valuable medical records are kept intact, organized, and readily available for legal, historical, or research purposes.

Benefits of Medical Custodianship

First and foremost is the peace of mind that you can retire or close down your practice, knowing that you are fulfilling all of your legal and record management responsibilities according to all state and federal regulations. You will also be looking after your patients long after you’ve retired by providing them with secure, state-of-the-art systems where they can easily access any records they need by contacting the new custodian. This can alleviate the stress of needing to self-manage these files while you are eyeing your retirement.

Any paper records will be securely stored and even digitized if needed. Once these paper records have met their retention requirements, they can be securely destroyed. Likewise, all digital records can be cleared and erased making it impossible for them to be retrieved after the legal time requirement has elapsed.

Having a secure digital record of medical files can also make ROI more efficient and less time consuming. It can even help to prevent data breaches and lost information by digitizing and storing all records in one secure location. Another unintended benefit is helping your practice reduce the amount of paper used. This saves time, money, and the environment.

Medical Records Custodian FAQs

Why would I need a records custodian?

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When you hire a custodian of medical records, that person or company takes control of the record-keeping process from start to finish. That means complying with all state and federal laws, HIPAA regulations, and ROI (release of information) requests. This can be tricky for individuals to navigate, especially since these regulations can vary from state to state.

What does the process of transferring my documents look like?

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Once the records are packed and transported, our providers take it from there. They will store and maintain all records, you just need to notify your patients about the change of custodianship, and all health information requests will go through the new custodian. Our providers can even release an accounting of disclosures to the patient upon request.

What happens to my existing electronic files?

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All existing EMR (electronic medical records) files will be transferred to secure servers where they can be indexed and easily referenced for accessibility. This can greatly reduce the time that a patient or physician needs to wait to receive the medical records requested.

What happens to my paper files?

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Our providers will collect physical materials that cannot be shredded and store them in a HIPAA-compliant storage facility. This means that these facilities are under 24/7 video surveillance, with fire suppression protocols and advanced security systems monitoring access around the clock. You can rest assured that your files will be looked after according to the highest industry standards.

How can I find a medical records custodian?

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Give Record Nations a call at (866) 385-3706, fill out the form, or click the live chat option on this page to find the right service, at the right price in your area.

How secure is the process of transferring my records to a custodian?

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All of our service providers comply with all state and federal data privacy regulations, including HIPAA and HITECH. They prioritize security in all of their scanning and storage processes.

Will my patients have to be notified about the change?

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Yes, you will have to notify your patients about your practice closing, that they have to find a new healthcare provider, how they can access their records, and any other changes that apply.

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