It’s pretty exciting 
that more and more healthcare providers in the U.S. are switching from paper to electronic health records (EHRs). Of course, there are more than a handful of reasons to explain this – reasons that extend far beyond government incentives. Potential benefits to patient care from EHRs are many, among them quicker access to patient information from any location, the elimination of redundant testing, and even easier chronic disease management. There’s also the appealing cost savings for health care providers. But what about the benefits for our planet?
A CBS News article entitled Will electronic health records save the planet? discusses the benefits that electronic health records can have for Earth. It reports that EHRs can decrease carbon dioxide emissions, eliminate the use of more than 1,000 tons of paper for medical charts, and also reduce the use of toxic chemicals. Now that’s some pretty exciting stuff! Check out the CBS News article to learn more about how EHRs are benefitting a healthier planet.
eliminated the need for sending physical documents via courier service or fax solely for the purpose of obtaining signature approvals, thus expediting processes and significantly reducing costs. If you want to read more, check out the HealthcareIT News 
What happens when an organization with 17 different offices, which handles upwards of 10,000 paper documents a day, takes their workflow digital? If you’re interested in finding out, you’re welcome to check out this 
