Floor space in a hospital is precious and nearly always a limited resource. EDCO’s backfile scanning solutions enable HIM departments to free up space on the shelf, or to eliminate the file room completely. As facilities transition to electronic health record systems, the value of file room elimination becomes even more evident as the volume of paper decreases.
EDCO’s historical record scanning solutions make an impact:
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Hospital Revenue Cycle Professionals
- Eliminate high storage and retrieval fees
- Protect recognized revenue from audit exposure from misfiled paper charts
- Reclaim valuable space in the hospital by eliminating the file room
- Capitalize on the EHR investment by prepopulating the system with historical patient information
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Health Information Management Professionals
- Prepopulate the EHR with patient information improving physician satisfaction
- Reallocate file room employees to more critical HIM positions
- Facilitate audit and release of information with fully electronic records
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Hospital IT
Professionals- Improved efficiency with electronic access to historical records
- Minimal IT resources required
Customer Success
Team Eliminates Backlog and Employs Remote Coders in Preparation for the Future
In March 2011, Johnston Memorial Hospital’s Health Information Management Department was debilitated by a scanning backlog that hindered efficiency and required all coding to be completed from the paper chart. The HIM Director’s goal was to achieve remote access for coders and retain her top coding talent. After collaborating with the CFO and CEO, the team decided to implement a day forward scanning solution to bring long-term positive results to the hospital.
