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Is Scanning Archives Really More Green Than Keeping Paper?

We have been peppered with messages about paper wiping the earth of its trees for years, and trained to feel guilty about keeping paper around. However, there is a lesser-publicized point of view—where back scanning of archived paper is actually much harder on the environment. Read on for a great green debate on the topic […]

‘Tis the (Identity Theft) Season – Watch Out!

Riding shotgun alongside the huge increase in shopping (both online and in stores), the crazy schedules many keep, and the increased communication between friends and family is one major hassle that no one deserves – to have your identity stolen. The identity thieves are keenly aware of how our behavior changes, when our guard is […]

Wake up—HIPAA compliance is (really) happening.

It’s no secret that HIPAA compliance enforcement has always been soft. The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has pretty much allowed covered entities to be self-policing, reporting breaches voluntarily. But that’s about to change in a major way, with major consequences for your organization. 9,100 red flags Last year the OCR expected to receive from […]