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The conversion to electronic health records has been a relatively slow one, with the medical industry wanting to stick to its old ways and habits of the paper system for as long as possible. But, now that technology has advanced so rapidly it has become very easy, and practices that want to keep up with regulatory requirements are making the switch. An EHR consultant can make the process run a lot smoother and more cost-effectively. Here are five money-savvy reasons you should work with one during your integration phase: 1. Consider The Volume Of Records That Need To Be Converted The conversion process can be lengthy and expensive. Making the change over will give you lots more space and enable you to get rid of all that paper and your archaic filing system. A consultant will ensure that your patient records are converted accurately for later consultations and for the health care regulators for at least six years. 2. A Consultant Can Help You Ensure Secure Access Only authorized personnel can have access to confidential information, and working with a consultant will ensure you follow the correct protocol for data protection. It will also give doctors immediate access to test results and ensure that departments are able to update health record information quickly and easily. 3. You Need Accurate Data Capturing Bad handwriting, poor record keeping and incomplete information on paper-bound patient health records can result in errors, all of which can be avoided by switching to a digital system. The consultant will make sure that your system is customized for your needs so that all the details you need are filled in at the correct point in the system and that accurate records are maintained. 4. Enhance Your Risk Management Process When patient data is digitalized it makes, it easier to identify the areas of potential risk. Having a consultant on board can give you a more accurate way of predicting and addressing risk, minimizing time to competence and avoidable costs and make the process more seamless. 5. Lower Your Running And Operational Costs Making the switch to digital record-keeping will save you money, but working with a professional consultant who can customize something to suit your individual needs will save you even more. The more the system can be tailored to your needs, the more efficiently and cost effectively it will run, and the sooner it will recoup its implementation costs. For more information with Epic consultants, please visit us on our website.
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