As the world population continues to grow, the human footprint on earth continues to grow. Have you been looking for a way to reduce your environmental impact, while also improving your practice? One way to do this is by converting your paper documents into a digital database. You may think this has only one benefit – saving the environment – but there are many additional benefits as well.
Environmental Benefits
When you scan your old paper documents the benefits are endless, especially when it comes to environmental concerns. Imagine how much paper will be saved when you no longer keep track of your patients in file folders, rather have their information in a central digital database? Are you even aware how many pages of paper are stored in your offices and storage containers? Your transformation to an electronic database will save trees and have a positive environmental impact. Going green by scanning your records is a great way to stay environmentally conscientious.
Productivity Benefits
Aside from the obvious environmental benefits that come with converting your records from paper to digital, there are also productivity benefits. With any technological advancements, your life is generally made easier. The same can be true by creating an electronic database. Patient records will be easily accessible from various locations, even remotely from the comfort of your own home. This also allows multiple members of your staff to track a patient’s progress, instead of having a centrally located paper file. Having appropriate individuals on the same page with easy access to patient files will increase productivity and the level of patient care that you are able to provide.
Additional Benefits
Now that you’re already sold on an electronic database, there is one more thing to consider. When you go to retire, will you be looking for someone to buyout your practice and take over operations? If so, having you files converted to a digital database will make your practice even more appealing to potential buyers. With younger doctors being fully immersed in the technological culture wave, doesn’t it make sense that they would be more enticed by a practice that already has a state of the art digital database?
Are You Ready to Work With My Retired Doctor?
If you are serious about going green, My Retired Doctor can help! At My Retired Doctor, we are experts at managing medical records. If you are interested in going digital, we can not only scan your current paper documents, but also store and shred them after the transformation has been completed. We are 100% HIPAA compliant and you can rest assured that our 31 years in business has given us the industry knowledge and expertise to get the job done right. If you are ready to learn more, give us a call at 877-328-2343.