eClinicalWorks Launches Production Support for CMS “Kill the Clipboard” Initiative to Enable Paperless Patient Intake

The initiative introduces a QR code-based system that allows patients to complete intake digitally before or at the point of care, removing the need for manual paper forms.

eClinicalWorks has announced production support for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) “Kill the Clipboard” initiative, aimed at digitizing and streamlining patient intake processes across healthcare facilities.

The initiative introduces a QR code-based system that allows patients to complete intake digitally before or at the point of care, removing the need for manual paper forms. The solution is integrated with the eClinicalMobile app, which enables providers to scan a patient’s QR code and instantly populate verified medical information into the electronic health record (EHR) system.

Under the workflow, patients verify their identity through a secure mobile application prior to their appointment. The system then retrieves available medical records through interoperability networks and generates a smart QR code containing the patient’s health data. At the clinic, healthcare providers scan the code, allowing the information to flow directly into the EHR without manual entry.

The company said the approach is designed to reduce administrative burden and improve data accuracy by eliminating handwritten forms and manual transcription into digital systems, which are often associated with documentation errors and delays.

The concept has been described as transforming patient medical history into a digital credential that can be accessed and updated securely at the point of care.

Dr. Bradley Block, a family medicine physician using the system, said the tool improves the quality of patient data available during consultations. He noted that it allows clinicians to receive more complete and accurate medical information directly from patients prior to treatment.

eClinicalWorks is among the largest ambulatory cloud EHR providers in the United States and continues to expand its automation and interoperability capabilities within clinical workflows.

The CMS-backed initiative is part of broader efforts to modernize healthcare administration and reduce reliance on paper-based intake systems across care settings.

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