The Hidden Cost of In-House Documentation: Why Medical Scribing is a Game-Changer

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The Documentation Dilemma: A Crisis in Modern Healthcare

Physicians today are spending more time on documentation than on patient care. Studies show that doctors spend up to 49% of their workday on Electronic Health Records (EHR) instead of engaging with patients. This growing administrative burden leads to physician burnout, lower job satisfaction, and decreased patient satisfaction.

The Real Cost of In-House Documentation

Many practices believe keeping documentation in-house saves money, but the reality is quite the opposite. Here’s how in-house documentation is draining your resources:

1. Lost Revenue Due to Fewer Patient Encounters

  • The average physician spends 12 minutes per patient encounter on documentation. If a doctor sees 20 patients daily, that’s over 4 hours lost to paperwork.
  • With a medical scribe, doctors can see 25-30% more patients per day, translating into a significant revenue boost.

2. Physician Burnout and High Turnover Rates

  • 63% of physicians report burnout, with excessive EHR use being a major contributor.
  • Burnout leads to high turnover, costing hospitals and practices up to $1 million per replaced physician due to recruitment and onboarding expenses.

3. Billing Errors and Revenue Leakage

  • Inaccurate documentation leads to claim denials and revenue loss.
  • The average claim denial rate is 5-10%, often due to incomplete or incorrect coding. Outsourcing documentation to trained medical scribes ensures accuracy, minimizing denials and maximizing reimbursements.

How MSCRIBED’s Medical Scribes Transform Your Practice

By partnering with MSCRIBED, doctors can eliminate the inefficiencies of in-house documentation. Here’s how:

✅ More Face-to-Face Time with Patients

  • Our expert scribes handle EHR tasks in real time, allowing doctors to focus on patient care.

✅ Increased Revenue and Productivity

  • With less time spent on documentation, doctors can see 5-10 more patients per day, increasing revenue by $100,000+ annually per physician.

✅ Reduced Physician Burnout

  • Work-life balance improves when doctors aren’t overwhelmed by paperwork, leading to higher job satisfaction and lower turnover.

✅ Accurate and Compliant Documentation

  • Our scribes are trained in ICD-10, CPT, and HIPAA compliance, ensuring that your documentation meets the highest standards.

The Bottom Line: You Can’t Afford NOT to Use a Medical Scribe

The evidence is clear: in-house documentation is costing your practice more than you think. By outsourcing to MSCRIBED, you’re not just investing in documentation support—you’re investing in better patient care, higher revenue, and a stress-free practice.

Are you ready to reclaim your time and boost your practice’s profitability? Contact MSCRIBED today and experience the medical scribing revolution!