fedex/usps
Posted By: anne cunningham on 2008-03-28
In Reply to: Encrypted info - ML
I have encountered this scenario as there are still "tapes" floating around out there. I have had docs and other professionals send me tapes by FedEx and United States Postal Service (next day) which is considerably cheaper than FedEx, and for security purposes I make sure that the items require a signature, and not that they are simply dropped on my doorstep. And upon return by email, I've used a variety of email programs and file transfers etc. and beyond encryption, you can also leave the patient info off in places where if the files were intercepted, there would be no names or social security numbers. So, while this may seem like an archaic way to still be doing business, not everyone is up to speed with FTPs or using digital recordings that can be more easily transferred. So, it comes to the point where you are just making sure that you and the doctor (or other such client) are doing your very best to keep security at top-notch. I know local transcriptionists who still have "lockboxes" on their doors or mailboxes for tape and document dropoff, and so it's not an entirely digital world yet, so we just have to do the very best we can with security with what we are dealing with. Good luck with your account, and I'm serious USPS (next day) is far cheaper than FedEx and works in most areas for daily deliveries, and will save you and your client a few pennies.
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I would just contact UPS, FEDex, Mail Box,
DHL, etc. and get quotes. If they have been in your family, you don't want to let them go. It might cost a little, but would be less trouble and they would be insured should something happen to them.
FedEx it overnight. It's insured and there when you arrive.
copied straight from USPS site..regarding free packaging material
Question
Military Care Package Kit
Answer
Since Priority Mail® supplies are the packaging of choice for families preparing care packages for service members overseas, the USPS® has created a "Mili-kit" based on the items most frequently requested by the military.
The kit contains:
Three (3) each of flat rate boxes O-FRB1 and O-FRB2
Two each of Cube boxes OBOX4 and OBOX7
Address labels - Label # 228 10 each
One roll of Priority Mail tape
15 customs forms with envelopes.
The kit may be requested by calling 1-800-610-8734 (Packing Supply) and:
Choose your language (1 is English, 2 is Spanish).
Choose option 1 (it states it is for Express Mail®, Priority Mail or Global Express Guaranteed® products).
When you reach a live agent, request CAREKIT04.
Please allow 7-10 days for delivery.
Note: These are free supplies, postage must be affixed.
If Dr. not worried bout sending tapes FedEx,
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the USPS supplies boxes and supplies free of charge..but you have to "order" it sm
by phone. I'll see if I can find it. What is sent to soldiers is what is allowed by military protocol..beef jerky would not be allowed in a country that considers beef sacred. They (military) strongly enforce being considerate of the countrys culture. within those guidelines, send anything..if the recipient does not want it..it goes on a public area and free for all to share..they love doing it too.
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