title: Stop shuffling paper. Case study: document management offers efficiency, access.
abstract: Document image management (DIM) technology for patient charts can organize tasks, automate redundant chores, improve access to data and decrease error. DIM allows multiple users to share patient information and has audit and security features. The technology offers a strategic benefit for practices preparing for health care's ongoing transition from paper-based systems to electronic ones.
authors.affiliation: Tri Rivers Surgical Associates Inc., Pittsburgh, USA. mhamilton@tririversortho.com
authors.forename: Martha C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Hamilton
mesh_terms: D004282:Documentation / Q000379:methods*; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013672:Technology; D014481:United States