Electronic vs Paper Records
When we talk about documentation platforms, it is assumed that we are talking about Electronic Health Records (EHR). However, many practices use paper medical records to document their interactions with patients. And though this is a compliant way to document your patients’ care, filing and storing this information can be challenging.
As your practice grows, the number of paper files to manage and store can be overwhelming. Finding space in a secure location in your office might cause one to consider remodeling or storing records off-site which brings with it considerations of HIPAA regulations regarding the security of patient health information. There is another way!