Staples hates us. We use about a rheem of paper every other month. We would simply print nothing if it weren't for government paperwork like WIC forms or prior authorizations. Even the new paperwork is sent wirelessly to our computer.
All faxes, labs, x-rays come directly into the computer. We haven't printed a progress note since we opened. When we send records, we either fax them from the computer or if the patient needs it directly, they get it on CD.
But, if you only back up to a flash drive, then print ALL your progress notes!
The key is paperless and backups. Lots of backups.
But, if you aren't comfortable and you will lose sleep, then by all means, keep paper copies.
