The relationship Rx: Unlocking healthcare’s hidden superpower through human-centered design
Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD shares how to unlock healthcare's hidden superpower through human-centered design.
Posts by: Dr. Craig Joseph, Chief Medical Officer
Healthcare
March 20, 2024
Beyond medicine: Envisioning healthcare's role in fostering community and connection
Discover the challenges of implementing medical devices at home for patient care. Explore the risks and benefits of the hospital-at-home concept in healthcare.
Healthcare
February 21, 2024
Bedroom blunders: The hidden usability issues of hospital-at-home devices
As more medical devices are being used to care for patients outside the hospital and inside the home, manufacturers need to consider usability challenges to maintain patient safety and improve outcomes. Learn more from Craig Joseph, MD.
Healthcare
January 31, 2024
Trust or bust: Healing healthcare's credibility crisis
Trust is the foundation of any healthcare system. But in the U.S., it has eroded greatly since the pandemic. Restoring confidence in those who care for us is critical. In this blog post, Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD, shares a variety of suggestions for rebuilding trust.
Healthcare
January 10, 2024
To sit or not to sit: How a chair can affect patient satisfaction
A recent study highlights an example of choice architecture and the role that nudges play in patient care and satisfaction. Read more from Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD.
value-based care
December 20, 2023
How to succeed in value-based care without really trying
Moving from a volume-based to a value-based care system takes a multifaceted approach. Dr. Craig Joseph offers his advice for a successful transition.
Implementation
November 29, 2023
Before implementation, think about prehabilitation
After a medical procedure, it’s common to go through a rehabilitation process. A lesser-known but emerging concept is prehabilitation. Similar lessons can be useful for healthcare organizations when undergoing large transformations or technological implementations.
Healthcare
November 7, 2023
Apollo’s Curse: When AI Predicts and Doctors Resist
AI is an increasingly popular tool in healthcare, but a recent study from Vanderbilt Health shows many physicians still go with their own best judgment. Read more from Dr. Craig Joseph.
Healthcare
October 11, 2023
Burnout's triple threat: Compromising care, clinicians, and cash flow
Burnout can lead to turnover and workforce reductions, impacting quality of care and revenue in any healthcare system. Find out how you can combat burnout in the latest edition of the Checkup by Dr. Craig Joseph.
EHR
September 20, 2023
Want to improve patient safety? Up your EHR’s usability
A recent study discovered a significant link between the safety of EHR systems and the user experience of frontline clinicians. The frustration caused by poorly designed EHRs could affect patient safety, read more from Craig Joseph, MD, in this edition of the Checkup.
Healthcare
August 30, 2023
Shared decision-making: The standard of care we need
As the decisions that patients have to make about their health involve a plethora of nuanced questions, leveraging shared decision-making can ensure that physician recommendations are balanced with patient preferences and values.
EHR
August 9, 2023
EHRs or social interactions: Can’t we have both?
In this edition of the Checkup, Craig Joseph, MD discusses the balance between leveraging technology for physicians while prioritizing social interactions.