Retirement is an exciting time. There are so many things to look forward to. You can travel the world with your spouse. You can spend more time with your family, especially your children and possible grandchildren. You can also wake up after the sun has already risen and take spontaneous day trips whenever you like.

However, for physicians, the road to retirement can be a long one. Many white and blue collar workers simply need to inform their boss or human resources that they are planning to retire and work the allotted number of days before sailing out of the office for the last time. Physicians on the other hand, need to be concerned with closing their practice before they can retire. That comes with a lengthy to-do list that can seem overwhelming.

You need to inform your patients and employees that you will be retiring. You also have to worry about insurance, utilities, medical boards and landlords. On top of this, you have to get rid of your medical equipment and fill out piles and piles of paperwork. That list is already long, but it only grows when you bring document management into the mix.

What about document management?

It might not seem like a big issue, but how you handle documents as you work to retire is crucial. Your office contains boxes and filing cabinets chock full of sensitive information. Your first instinct might be to just shred it all in a secure manner, but you have patients that need access to their old medical records. Laws and regulations dictate how you handle these types of documents and it is imperative that you do so in the right way.

Do you need help with document management?

If you’re looking to retire, the last thing you probably want to do is sort through thousands of files to determine what is essential. With My Retired Doctor you can outsource your document management tasks. We offer a variety of document management services to retiring physicians, including:

• Scanning: If you want to get rid of the numerous boxes of files, we can convert your documents into a sleek digital database. This allows your patients to have better access to their records and can even make your practice more appealing to a potential buyer.
• Shredding: There are files that you need to keep and records that are not necessary to retain. At My Retired Doctor, we can shred all of your unnecessary documents. We are 100% HIPAA compliant and ensure that shredding is handled in a secure manner.
• Storage: If you choose to keep your old files in paper format, My Retired Doctor can store them for you. We have a secure facility that can keep your files safe and ensure that you are following HIPAA guidelines even in retirement.

When you are looking to retire, it’s never too early to get started on the long to-do list. If you need assistance with your document management services, allow My Retired Doctor to help! Give us a call at 877-328-2343 or visit My Retired Doctor to learn more or get started.