What type of record keeping costs are expected to decrease with the implementation of electronic records?

The implementation of electronic records significantly reduces the need for physical storage materials, such as folders, clips, and paper, which are necessary for maintaining paper records. With electronic health records (EHRs), patient information is stored digitally, allowing for more efficient organization and retrieval without the physical space and materials that paper records require. Therefore, the costs associated with purchasing and maintaining folders and clips for each record naturally decrease as organizations transition to a paperless system.

While other aspects, such as software licenses, staff training, or costs associated with laboratory tests, may incur expenses with the transition to electronic systems, they are not directly related to the physical materials needed for record keeping. This highlights the direct impact of EHR implementation on reducing costs tied to physical storage solutions.