1-877-767-4733 Careers FAQ Resources Find a Location United States LOCATIONS ABOUT SERVICES SECURITY INDUSTRIES EVENTS Get a Quote Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health What is HITECH? Effective September 23, 2009, Health and Human Services (HSS) implemented the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act requiring covered entities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and their Business Associates to provide notification in the case of breaches of “unsecured Protected Health Information”(PHI). Guidelines specifying the methods that render PHI unusable, unreadable or indecipherable for relief from the breach notification requirement are also in the Act. What does HITECH require? A covered entity must notify each individual whose unsecured PHI has been believed to have been accessed, acquired, used or disclosed as a result of a breach. Should a reach involve more than 500 residents of a state, the covered entity must notify HSS and the media. Business Associates (third-party administrators or service providers) requiring access to insecure PHI are also required to notify covered entities of breaches that occur while in their possession. Additionally, the Act stipulates that encryption of electronic PHI and physical destruction of paper PHI are the only two methodologies allowed for covered entities to be relieved of the breach notification requirement. Download Our Brochure Why does HITECH matter? Fines for non-compliance are expected to significantly increase over time. State Attorney Generals, the Federal Trade Commission and Health and Human Services all have mandates to prosecute with increased scrutiny. Putting PHI in the hands of shredding providers does not absolve covered entities from paying for costly and time-consuming breach notifications. Covered entities are not absolved until PHI is physically destroyed. For more information about HITECH, please visit: Health Information Privacy A partner in compliance. With ISO 9001 certified processes and over 30 years experience, covered entities trust PROSHRED® to be an unparalleled extension of their organization to meet the HITECH Act requirements. We end breach notification fears immediately by destroying all PHI on-site at the client location. PROSHRED® ensures the highest level of security and delivers professional, knowledgeable service at a cost-effective and environmentally conscious value. Contact Us Today What Are People Saying About PROSHRED® View All Testimonials Call 1-877-767-4733 Locations International Support Center Redishred Capital Corp. 6505 Mississauga Rd., Suite A Mississauga, ON L5N 1A6 Toll-free: 1-866-379-5028 Corporate Performance Center 803 Pressley Road, Unit 108 Charlotte, NC 28217 Call: 1-704-533-9555 Quick Links Locations Shredding Process Shredding Trucks Referral Program Partners Bins & Consoles Shredding Events Shred Cancer Investor Relations Franchise Opportunities Careers Contact Us Copyright © 2021 PROSHRED®. All Rights Reserved. Site Map Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Web Accessibility Cookie Policy We use cookies and other tracking technologies to ensure you get the best experience on our website, assist with navigation, analyze your use of our services, and assist with our promotional and marketing efforts. If you continue without changing your browser settings, you are providing consent to our Cookie Policy. Click here to learn more about our privacy policy. Accept