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Records Management Strategies

Learn about best practices, tips, and tricks to help your organization simplify the creation, maintenance, and disposal of records.

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In the vast landscape of federal regulations and data privacy laws, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, commonly referred to as GLBA, holds a pivotal role.  In this article, we will unravel the importance of GLBA compliance, the negative implications of non-compliance, and how companies like SecureScan help businesses seamlessly align with its guidelines. What is the Gramm-Leach-Bliley

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In the healthcare industry, effective records management can be the difference between chaos and clarity, inefficiency and excellence, vulnerability and security.  Healthcare organizations are tasked with handling an overwhelming number of records—from patient medical histories, test results, and treatment plans, to insurance information, billing records, and even staff employment data. However, the management of these

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Anyone who’s ever worked in accounts payable knows how crucial compliance is. Walking the tightrope of regulations, standards, and laws related to payment processing can be overwhelming at times, especially for a busy AP department. AP automation takes the burden of compliance off the backs of your employees and puts it into the hands of

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If your business is having a hard time keeping up with the influx of paperwork that must be managed, you are not alone.  In fact, most businesses who rely on paper record keeping for their day-to-day operations will eventually find themselves buried in paper piles and overstuffed filing cabinets, desperate for some semblance of organization

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From employee records to financial statements, most businesses are responsible for storing confidential information. More often than not, much of this information is stored on paper.  For this reason, it is absolutely critical that businesses establish a comprehensive retention policy to ensure the proper management and timely disposal of sensitive records.  A records retention policy

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As businesses and organizations navigate the complex world of data privacy, it’s essential to understand the differences between Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII). In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive deep into the distinctions between the two, how they are regulated, and the best practices for safeguarding sensitive data. Defining PHI and

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Effective medical records retention is a crucial component of providing quality care to your patients. Not only does a proper retention schedule help protect patient privacy and enhance data security, but it also plays a pivotal role in healthcare management. In our guide, we will explore medical records retention requirements, the role of the Health

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Business owners often find that as their company grows, the number of invoices that need to be managed increases exponentially.   Without hiring additional employees, it can be difficult to keep up with the demand, leading to missed payments, duplicated invoices, and data entry errors.  These small errors can lead to big problems, including damaging vendor

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Record keeping is an essential part of running any business. In fact, a highly organized record keeping system can help your organization operate more efficiently, eliminate filing errors, meet your retention requirements, and so much more. However, properly managing your records is an expensive, frustrating, and often time-consuming process that siphons resources away from other

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Businesses deal with a ton of sensitive documents.  Whether it’s customer information, employee records, or even trade secrets, it’s the business’ responsibility to keep these records confidential. However, paperwork is often passed back and forth between departments and sometimes, even between companies.  And that can make it difficult to ensure that your records haven’t been

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