Today's technology has the ability to revolutionize the doctor's office. From easier billing and check in practices, to digital storage for patient files, it's easier than ever to maintain compliance and treat patients inside and outside the examination room.
Here's a look at how technology—and supportive tech solutions like document management and managed IT services–can change the way you do things in your healthcare facility.
Technology & Healthcare: A Perfect Match
With so many hospitals, doctor's offices, and other facilities transitioning to digital records, it's easy to see why the right technology and the best record management is highly sought after.
Here are some of the ways tech and healthcare go hand in hand.
Office Equipment
While office technology such as printers have been a staple in doctor's offices for many years now, the focus now is less on output (i.e., printing documents) and more on input (like scanning, digital signing, and more).
Utilizing your printers, copiers, and multifunction products, you can:
- Digitize Patient Records
- Scan Invoices
- Update Patient Information
- Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Ultimately, these devices and the new focus is eliminating cumbersome paper-based practices, reducing paper waste, and saving offices time, money, and space (no more bulky filing cabinets!).
Managed Services
There are a few different managed service options that work well for healthcare facilities. For those offices that still need to print regularly, managed print offers a way to implement security standards, streamline processes, and reduce wasteful printing. Facilities utilizing a print management service see cost savings and improved efficiency thanks to a custom approach and an emphasis on eliminating redundancies.
Document management is another key managed service that is ideal for doctor's offices. This service supports digital practices, including digitization of old documents, cloud storage, and automated retrieval. There are a variety of options within these digital document solutions that can be leveraged to help your healthcare facility–no matter how large or small.
Technology & Healthcare: Additional Concerns
With updated technology, there are also new concerns to keep in mind. Network infrastructure, backing up, and virus protection are just a few of the IT issues that need attention in the doctor's office, just like any other place. That's where Managed IT Network Services can help.
Adding Managed IT to your office's network can ensure your records are safe in the event of a disaster. It can also give you sophisticated protection against threats and ongoing network security. Those in the healthcare industry understand the need to be proactive through preventative care and regular checkups. We agree; that's why we believe in proactive support. Healthcare has unique needs and concerns, that's why it's vital to choose a partner that has a clear understanding about the importance of addressing those needs.
At CPC Office Technologies, we offer the care and dedication your office requires in order to offer those same things to your patients. Want to know more about Managed IT, our dedication to the healthcare industry, or any of our excellent options for your office,[ contact us today!