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Records Management Resolution Idea for 2012: Defeat the Status Quo

Corodata TeamDec. 01, 2014 | Records Management
Doing what “we have always done” is often a very safe bet – until it is too late. No organization can afford to ignore innovation, customer trends, competitive pressures, the voters or shareholders, or the “boss.” Eventually we are all held accountable for the decisions and changes we make or don’t make. In our personal […]
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Sally, The New Girl

Corodata TeamDec. 01, 2014 | Records Storage
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10 Must-Ask Questions For Healthcare

Corodata TeamDec. 01, 2014 | Compliance, Get Organized, Medical Records
Hurricane Katrina changed the thinking of many medical offices and healthcare facility’s about Record Storage needs. According to the American Health Information Management Association, there are certain medical Record Storage issues that healthcare organizations should take into account to secure paper-based and digital data records:
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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Record Storage at a Self Storage/Warehouse

Corodata TeamDec. 01, 2014 | Records Storage
What is renting a storage unit? A self-storage facility or renting some space in a warehouse is an option that some businesses choose. Beware of the false sense of security of the “Out of Sight, Out of Mind” approach. Just because you have removed all those boxes from daily view does not mean they are […]
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Weighing the Pros and Cons Of Records Storage At The Office

Corodata TeamDec. 01, 2014 | Records Storage
Every business starts out by storing all of its records at its own office. As the vital records grow and grow, most businesses progress to moving some records to an off-site location.
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10 Must-Ask Questions For Law Firms

Corodata TeamNov. 26, 2014 | Compliance, Records Management
For law firms, there are important considerations for protecting and storing paper records as well as those for electronic records. While paper documents might not deteriorate as quickly as the data on compact discs or magnetic tapes, there are still some vital points to keep in mind. 1. Do you have a consistent filing method […]
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Get up to speed on HIPAA compliance for 2015

Corodata TeamNov. 25, 2014 | Compliance, Medical Records
On October 31, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its 2015 Work Plan . While the scope of the Work Plan is broad, you should know about several areas of special attention, related to HIPAA enforcement, which in recent years has become far more pro-active and aggressive.
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Do’s & Dont’s For Electronic Media Storage And Rotation

Corodata TeamNov. 15, 2014 | Compliance, Data Breach
Dos And Don’ts of Proper Electronic Media Storage And Rotation Successfully managing the modern world of risk means that vital information must be protected and accessible at a moment’s notice. Use the following dos and don’ts as a planning guide for electronic media storage.
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The Truth About Data Breaches

Corodata TeamOct. 24, 2014 | Data Breach
A recent report in the New York Times indicates that the data breach which occurred at Target last year ultimately cost the company around $148 million. The story made headlines in part because so many average consumers shop at Target, many of which didn’t even think it was possible for their information to be compromised in […]
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Why It’s Important to Destroy Documents According to a Retention Schedule

Corodata TeamSep. 23, 2014 | Retention Schedule
As a business, there are certain rules and regulations you have to follow to stay on the right side of the law. One of the most common issues that arises is destroying documents on a proper retention schedule. There are naturally going to be some documents that you want to keep permanently (such as, audit […]
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