Whether or not you’ve made the transition to electronic medical records (EMR), you should consider going digital with your other paper records. Electronic record-keeping not only frees up office space for other uses, but also adds layers of security to your files, makes them more easily accessible to you and your staff, and reduces the risk of filing errors.
Digitizing saves time and helps your practice run more efficiently because you can easily locate information rather than rummaging through paper files, some of which could be incomplete or illegible.
What’s more, going digital can save you money. You’re no longer paying for shredding, disposal or file storage, and you can use former file room space for revenue-generating services. You may even be able to lease a smaller office since you won’t need file space, which could dramatically decrease your rent.
And of course, digitizing helps you go “green” as it dramatically reduces paper usage in your office.
