Medical Records Scanning Service
Our HIPAA compliant medical record scanning service enables healthcare providers and insurance companies to convert paper-based patient records into a text searchable archive of electronic files. Securely digitize and organize your patient charts, billing records, lab results, physician notes and more, while complying with industry regulations and legal requirements.
Medical Records Management
Create a paperless
practice.
SecureScan has over 21 years of experience working with medical practices of all sizes to develop document conversion processes that improve the security, efficiency, and accessibility of patient healthcare information. Scan large volumes of medical records all at once, or create a continuous conversion process for ongoing conversion.
Provider Coordination
Electronic medical records simplify collaboration among doctors and nurses both within and outside of your practice, improving the quality of care you are able to provide to your patients.
Improve Data Security
Implement robust security measures like access monitoring and data encryption, ensuring that a secure chain of custody is maintained for sensitive patient records.
Simplify Compliance
Protecting PHI and PII is a critical aspect of medical records scanning. Our technologies and processes are HIPAA compliant, ensuring the confidentiality of patient data is protected throughout the process.
Work Efficiently
Minimize the amount of time spent searching for and retrieving medical records. Access patient data near instantly via intuitive text-based searches, reducing administrative overhead.
Reduce Costs
Digitizing medical records is cost-effective, enabling you to store a large volume of patient records without the ongoing expenses associated with physical storage.
Reclaim Your Space
Reclaim space previously used for physical records storage, repurposing it for more strategic business activities. This not only aids in decluttering but also improves overall organization.
How Does Medical Records Scanning
Work?
Scanning
First, we'll digitize your medical records using HIPAA-compliant scanning methodologies. This process enhances access to the records while safeguarding personal health information against theft or loss.
Indexing
Next, we index the electronic patient records by extracting unique identifiers from the documents, creating a user-friendly digital catalog that enables any team member to quickly and easily locate a specific record at a moment's notice.
Storage
Finally, your converted documents can be uploaded to your existing EMR system, our cloud-based document management platform, or supplied on an encrypted hard drive for use in any electronic file management system.
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
HIPAA & HITECH Compliant
Our medical records conversion process was built from the ground up to conform with data privacy requirements outlined by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and HITECH (the Health Information Technology for Economic & Clinical Health Act). Our ultra-secure facilities, HIPAA certified staff, and investments in secure technologies ensure that our medical scanning service meets the highest data protection standards.
Data Security & Compliance
Replace Your Paper Processes
Medical records scanning
made easy.
A successful transition away from paper medical records requires careful consideration, experience, and know-how. Our team will guide you through the entire process, working directly with you to understand your unique needs to create a customized plan to help you modernize your records storage.
Medical Clinics
Medical clinics and emergency care centers tend to see a higher volume of patient turnover, creating a need for increased capacity for patient records storage. By converting physical documents into digital formats, clinics can more easily retain large volumes of patient files, prescription records and other information while reclaiming valuable office space.
Health Insurance Agencies
Process claims more efficiently and improve customer onboarding by reducing your reliance on paper record keeping practices. Transforming your wall of filing cabinets to a secure digital archive will decrease the likelihood of costly inefficiencies while making it easier for your agents to access, organize and manage patient data.
Mental Health Professionals
Properly maintained patient records are paramount to your patient's long-term well-being and are required to meet standard quality of care requirements. Our medical scanning service provides therapists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals a secure and affordable method for protecting patient data while also increasing accessibility to patient records.
Hospitals
Hospitals require instant access to patient records. By transitioning to an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, paper documents can be indexed and organized by key identifiers, enabling text-based search queries on any number of fields required. We can scan large volumes of sensitive medical records at one time, making a full switch to an electronic system a breeze.
SecureScan is here to help.
Converting your documents can seem like a daunting task. We will walk you through every step of the process to help facilitate a conversion plan that works for you.
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Centralize Patient Data
All of your medical records in one place.
Despite implementing electronic medical record (EMR) systems, many healthcare providers still maintain both paper and electronic records. Our ultra-secure medical scanning services are the perfect way to migrate away from paper records for good.
We can help you convert your archived records into electronic formats, while creating efficient processes for managing and scanning new records as they are generated.
No Hidden Fees
Priced Per Box
With our straightforward pricing model, it's easy to plan ahead for your scanning project. We charge per box, making the exact count of records you need scanned irrelevant. Simply box up your patient records and we'll do the rest. Processing, scanning, and indexing is all covered under one price. See how our prices compare to our competitors with our document scanning cost calculator.
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Common Questions
Get answers to our most frequently asked medical records scanning service questions.
What Is Medical Record Scanning?
Medical record scanning is the process of converting paper-based patient records into a searchable digital archive. This scanning and conversion process must comply with HIPAA regulations to protect personal health information (PHI).
What Kinds of Healthcare Documents Can I Scan?
Our medical scanning service supports a variety of healthcare document types, including:
- Patient records
- Medical billing
- Pharmacy routing
- Electronic fax archiving and processing for both inbound and outbound documents
- Medical claims processing
What Are the Considerations to Make Before Transitioning to an EHR?
Before converting your medical records, consider the following:
- Which historical patient information should be accessible during and after the transition?
- What are the best methods for converting this information for compatibility with your EHR system, if applicable?
- How can you ensure that the converted documents meet quality standards?
- How long should the original paper records remain available after scanning is complete?
Is Scanning Medical Records HIPAA Compliant?
Yes, our medical records scanning service is HIPAA compliant, ensuring maximum security and confidentiality of your records throughout the process. Our HIPAA-trained and certified technicians handle all protected health information (PHI) according to regulatory guidelines. Access to scanned documents is tightly controlled and restricted to authorized personnel, with badge-restricted entry for added security.
We also maintain a secure chain of custody at every step, from document pickup to final delivery, to protect the integrity and confidentiality of your sensitive data.