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Slide 1:http://www.optiscan.net Medical Chart Scanning System How To Handle Existing Patient Charts?
The Chart Problem :http://www.optiscan.net The Chart Problem Practice has implemented an EMR solution which handles day-forward patient management.
Each existing patient has a 50-150 page chart folder filed on a shelf in the practice or off-site.
Choices? :http://www.optiscan.net Choices? ChartWorx Bulk Scan - All chart pages scanned and images linked to the EMR system.
ChartWorx Selective Bulk Scan – Selected pages scanned and images linked to the EMR system.
On-Demand Scan - Charts scanned into EMR system on-demand for a specified period of time.
Don’t Scan - Continue to retrieve and handle charts as needed from shelves or off-site.
ChartWorx Bulk Scan Option :http://www.optiscan.net ChartWorx Bulk Scan Option Benefits
All data digitized
Quick Conversion
Paper-charts can be shredded, space reclaimed
No paper handling after conversion
Limited impact on practice staff Drawbacks
Extra expense
Practice space needed for chart preparation and scan during conversion.
ChartWorx Selective Bulk Scan Option :http://www.optiscan.net ChartWorx Selective Bulk Scan Option Benefits
Chart size more manageable
Number of pages to scan decreases.
Paper-charts can be shredded, space reclaimed
No paper handling after conversion
Limited impact on practice staff Drawbacks
Increased cost due to complex preparation
Might not scan an important page
May increase conversion duration
On-Demand Scan Option :http://www.optiscan.net On-Demand Scan Option Benefits
Costs spread out over time
Can use existing staff Drawbacks
Conversion slow and disrupts practice workflow
Slows adoption of complete EMR.
Risk losing an important chart
Practice continues to handle paper
Un-scanned charts must be sent to storage.
Don’t Scan Option :http://www.optiscan.net Don’t Scan Option Benefits
No Scan Costs
No Disruption to practice Drawbacks
Practice continues to handle paper
Space taken up by charts never reclaimed
Paper-chart and Electronic charts both active.
EMR Adoption slow or fails completely
So What Option Do You Choose? :http://www.optiscan.net So What Option Do You Choose? It Depends, Choose:
ChartWorx Bulk/Selective Scan
If practice doctors will be practicing for at least 2-3 years
To maximize efficiency
To minimize paper handling
Speed up ROI and Adoption of EMR system.
On-Demand Scan
If chart count low
If legacy information not that critical.
Don’t Scan
Doctors close to retirement
Not implementing EMR
ROI is not likely
Slide 9:http://www.optiscan.net Practice A – ChartWorx Bulk Selective Scan
15,000 Charts – approx 50 pages/chart
9 month project
Approx $10,000 per month in paper handling
Assume 6.5% savings per month during scan project in paper handling costs due to accumulated digitization. ROI Case Analysis
Slide 10:http://www.optiscan.net ROI Case Analysis Practice B – On-Demand Scan
15,000 Charts – approx 50 pages/chart
24 month project (could be longer)
Approx $10,000 per month in paper handling
Assume 3.5% savings per month during scan project in paper handling costs due to accumulated digitization.
Slide 11:http://www.optiscan.net Practice C – Don’t Scan
15,000 charts
Approx $10,000 per month in paper handling
Assume NO savings per month in paper handling costs. ROI Case Analysis
Total Scan/Paper Handling Costs :http://www.optiscan.net Total Scan/Paper Handling Costs 100% Paperless 100% ROI for On-Demand Scan
% of Total Charts Scanned :http://www.optiscan.net % of Total Charts Scanned ChartWorx Bulk Scan Method vs. On-Demand Method
Accelerated scan rate with ChartWorx, much slower with On-Demand
Paper charts phased out after ChartWorx, On-Demand keeps paper charts around longer.
Why Scan with ChartWorx ? :http://www.optiscan.net Why Scan with ChartWorx ? Speed up EMR system adoption with a completely paperless office.
Eliminate dependency on paper and labor intensive paper processes.
Reclaim space taken up by paper-folders.
Fast 100% chart digitization using professional scanning staff and equipment.
Quick ROI when considering projected paper-handling and scanning labor costs.
Contact Us Now for a FREE Consultation!! :http://www.optiscan.net Contact Us Now for a FREE Consultation!! Michael Hawkins
OptiScan Inc.
mhawkins@optiscan.net
Toll Free: 1-800-369-5997