Rapid EMR Data Migration for a Multi-Site Healthcare Provider

A multi-site provider in Illinois, serving over 13,000 patients per year and supporting 21+ providers, faced operational challenges in managing various aspects of data migration during a EMR system transition. This includes data fields seen in Chart Preparation such as Most Recent Vitals, Diagnosis, Medication, Orders, and Allergies. 

Key Metrics & Impact

  • 13,476K Charts where data migration tasks were completed .
  • 1 Month: Maintained a minimum of 1 month ahead of current appointments 
  • $15,708k : Cost Avoidance
  • 17% FTE savings

What’s Challenges?

With over 35 full-time EMR technicians, the organization struggled with absorbing the additional workflow generated from the data transfer. Their current team had a growing backlog that hindered clinical staff from focusing on patient care and delayed physician access to clinical data. Delays in data entry—as well as staff onboarding, training, and turnover—added to management and overhead expenses. 

Our Solutions

Lexa Records implemented a fully managed data migration solution, tailored to meet the provider’s workflows, physician preferences, and compliance requirements. Lexa Records

Implemented a team of EMR data analysts cross-trained for both EMR systems with enhanced workflows for increased efficiencies 

  1. Achieved full operational stability in two weeks 
  2. Delivered custom SOPs tailored to physician needs 
  3. Adhered to HIPAA compliance with zero OCR complaints

Outcomes

  • Volume and Efficiency 

Lexa Record’s rapid onboarding and implementation ensured minimal disruption and immediate impact. The client achieved immediate improvements in turnaround times for data migration activities, enabling providers to have access to important charting information prior to seeing their patients in clinic. 

  • Staffing and Cost Savings 

Saving 17% of the Electronic Medical Records department translated to $15,708k in cost avoidance and $49,368k in hiring and turnover cost savings. 

  • Strategic Impact 

With administrative burdens reduced, the client’s internal team was able to redirect their focus to strategic initiatives and patient care support, enhancing overall operational value.