title: The paperless business office.
abstract: Many providers are launching a variety of initiatives with the intent of eliminating paper in the business offices, thus streamlining operations and cutting costs. While there are some encouraging signs of progress, plenty of roadblocks still exist that will make such a transition difficult. Key technologies involved include EDI, the Internet, document imaging, COLD technology and automated dialers.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McCormack
mesh_terms: D001331:Automation; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003219:Confidentiality; D017046:Cost Savings; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration; D004651:Employment; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007344:Insurance Claim Reporting; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D009096:Multi-Institutional Systems / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010414:Pennsylvania; D014481:United States