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February 28th February 28th   Comments

Client responsibilities in working with an outsourced scanning service

When hiring an outsourced document scanning service like microMEDIA, it helps to have a good understanding of the typical roles and responsibilities. There are certain tasks that the scanning service provides, but the client ultimately has to be actively involved in the scanning process and responsible for oversight of the final result. With clear communication and open collaboration along the way, we can make your document conversion project a success.

Questions to ask before starting a document conversion project

Every document conversion project is its own unique creation. There are so many variables that go into determining the right approach and process.

May 13th May 13th   Comments

Electronic Records Bill Goes to Kansas Governor

In what might be a substantial leap forward for electronic records and the digital imaging of confidential paper documents, a bill to establish the Kansas Enterprise Electronic Preservation System (KEEP) is going to the Governor.  If passed, House Bill 2195 will:

  • Establish KEEP to ensure digital record authenticity
  • Give citizens the ability to access government electronic records like census data, court cases and financial information
  • Maintain accuracy and authenticity acceptable in a court of law
May 5th May 5th   1 Comment

Paperless Offices Are Possible and Profitable, According to JP Morgan

When the computer first entered the office place, speculation flew that the days of a paperless office might not be too far behind.  Those days came and went, and still paper dominates the landscape of the modern office space. But does it have to?

No, according to a recent report from JP Morgan, “Sustainable Treasury Management: It’s Easier Than You Think”. The report concluded that the feasibility of the paperless office is finally here.  Before, a paperless office was neither technically nor economically possible. But today, with help from digital document imaging solutions, it can be a reality.

April 30th April 30th   Comments

Digital Medical Records in Healthcare

The decades of medical care being completely paper-driven are officially coming to a close. The days of having to constantly update, rewrite and keep track of stacks of paperwork might be in their final days. Digital medical records are taking over the medical paper trail that has long dominated the healthcare industry.

Modern technology is enabling Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to slowly replace the traditional paper and film versions.

The move to digital medical records is being fueled by President Obama’s economic stimulus, which allows for $19.2 billion for health information technology. Many hospitals will use these funds to implement EHRs.