FAQ

FAQ

• When closing a medical practice, what guidelines am I required to follow?

  Many state health departments and licensing authorities govern healthcare facility closure regulations or guidelines, and commonly recommend records be transferred. Check out our sample list of state guidelines. These laws vary state to state and may change regularly, but Shoreline will always refer to the most current mandates provided by local government.

• What needs to be done in order to prepare for closing a medical practice?

  To ensure continuity of patient care, avoid any allegation of abandonment, and fulfill contractual and regulatory obligations, a physician should provide notice in a timely manner. Our checklist will help you plan the next steps.

• How is Shoreline different than other Medical Records Custodian Services?

  Our extensive history allows us to offer all the Medical Records Custodian Services you need with one trusted partner. Our customers choose us because we offer the reliability, confidentiality and security physicians require. As transparency and compliance continue to be of the utmost importance, Shoreline ensures that the latest regulations are followed and record retention requirements are ALWAYS met. Our compliance programs are best-in-class and we continually train our personnel and test our systems to ensure the highest level of confidentiality and security.