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Tip: Look for potential cost reductions that justify the decision to convert to an EHR

EHR Connection, August 6, 2007

Those who are on their way to the end of the paper trail and those who have already reached it agree: The first step to a successful project is planning. If you recognize that you need to take stock of your current spending habits, you'll be more likely to reach your goal and save money. The bottom line is that before you transition to an EHR, you need to be sure to thoroughly analyze whether the switch will be truly cost-effective.

Consider the following to help save precious dollars:

  • Consider what types of reports you'll no longer need to print once you migrate to EHRs.
  • Calculate how many pages, on average, per record this savings would be for each type.
  • Consider paper, toner, and printing costs.
  • Identify the number of hours that you will no longer need to spend on manual functions.
  • Examine supply costs that will no longer occur with EHRs, such as folders, labels, year bands, month bands, terminal-digit numbers, and storage boxes.

Budget against the timelines of your project, and if you don't have enough management time, consider bringing in outside help.

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