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61. Surgical Services Firm Speeds Search And Retrieval Of Vital Documents With KnowledgeLake 1/12/2017

    AMSURG has a large presence nationwide. It has more than 250 ASCs in 34 states and provides physician services in 24 states, employing more than 2,800 physicians and other healthcare professionals. This vast network of healthcare facilities and practitioners generates an immense amount of financial documentation, particularly at the end of each month. The methods that the company used in the past for backing up its accounting documents were outdated and inefficient.

62. Document Collaboration — It Isn't Really A Problem, Is It? 12/27/2016

    In the grand scheme of things, document collaboration is a mundane, time-consuming process that normally doesn’t get much attention since executives normally don’t get heavily involved in the process, nor do they understand the magnitude of the impact on their organization. However, taking the approach of ignoring a mundane, time-consuming process could have a big negative impact on your career. By Hans Downer, President & CEO, SavvyDox

63. IMKO Workflow Solutions Streamlines Staffing Placement Services Through Innovative Digital Technology 12/16/2016

    From one-office concerns to those spanning multiple locations, staffing placement service providers and Human Resources departments face challenges in centralizing information, providing timely and accurate reviews of employment forms, and eliminating file cabinets of paper-based applications and on-boarding materials. 

64. Document Imaging Helps Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Integrate Patient Information Into Electronic Medical Records, Earn Industry Recognition 12/16/2016

    Digitizing patient information residing on hardcopy to integrate it into electronic medical records (EMR) is helping to pave the path to more efficient delivery of healthcare in the United States. Physician practices, health management organizations, neighborhood clinics, urgent care facilities and hospitals are moving along the spectrum to meet electronic medical records adoption goals set forth by both by government regulation and healthcare industry expectations. 

65. Email Management: The Elephant In The Room 11/22/2016

    It’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) were modified to make all electronically stored information subject to discovery, thrusting electronic records management (ERM) into the spotlight. Fast forward to 2016 and the need for effective electronic records management is amplified by compliance concerns, security issues, and the explosive growth of digital content.

66. Can You Put A Price On Your Information? 10/19/2016

    Big Data is only going to get bigger as more information generated. As businesses and individuals generate such large amounts of data — and organizations come to depend on it even more — the business value of information is drawn more sharply into question. Should it have an economic value and, if so, how should it be measured? By John Mancini, chief evangelist, AIIM

67. Why Demand For Color Labeling In The Supply Chain Is On The Rise 10/3/2016

    In today’s global supply chain, the colors used in labeling can be just as communicative and as important as the words or the label data. It’s no longer just important to show a pretty label on a finished product — demand for color labeling has moved beyond finished goods and businesses are beginning to see the importance of using color labeling throughout the entire supply chain.

68. Document Scanners Onboard Ambulances Help Valley Health Quickly Share Medical Information 8/9/2016

    Valley Health is a nonprofit organization providing healthcare to people in and around an area known as the Top of Virginia, as well as parts of West Virginia and Maryland. Valley Health operates six hospitals in the geographic area, providing nearly 600 inpatient beds and more than 100 long term care beds. On a yearly basis, Valley Health averages more than 30,000 inpatient admissions and more than 140,000 emergency room visits, with total outpatient encounters numbered around 800,000. The organization employs more than 5,000 people and has a medical staff of more than 500 professionals.

69. Top 5 Issues To Consider Before Customizing Technology 7/15/2016

    Customization used to be a bad word to many business owners. It was viewed as encumbering higher costs and depending on complex IT infrastructure. However, with the availability of more outsourced technology resources and the increased drive for innovation and marketplace gains, customization is becoming a more common business practice. By Kristen McAlister, President, Cerius Executives

70. From Copiers To Computers: ECM Eases Shift To Digital For Photocopy Companies 5/19/2016

    Demand for copy paper is expected to drop by nearly a quarter in the next decade, following a 3.3 million ton drop in the last four years. Yet the demand for documentation, particularly in the healthcare, legal, and financial services industries is more prevalent than ever. So there is a growing need for digitization as well as for systematic and efficient filing, storage, and retrieval. By Tim Wacker, technical writer, NBN Communications