Don't do both. Get a good scanner (hint, Fujitsu SnapScan) to input paper docs and/or an incoming paperless fax management system (Updox or PaperPort) for incoming docs, use the AC message system to document phone calls and other communications within the office. Eventually either scan old charts onto your server as reference PDFs or just retire them.

You are doing yourself a favor...do you realize what its costing you to keep two sets of records? Do your staff a favor...their future employability depends on being to function in a paperless office. Do your patients a favor...you can access their full record over the internet, and provide electronic documents to other doctors.

It took me 3 years to transition completely, so this will lessen the pain. But tell your office manger and staff it is going to happen, and their jobs depend on it. (that will get their attention). My staff thinks their work life has infinitely improved from the days of copying, faxing, pasting, filing, etc.


John
Internal Medicine