Prescriptions, praise, and peers: A low-tech burnout playbook
Let’s get something out of the way: not every solution to physician burnout needs to involve AI, a digital front door, or a 47-slide PowerPoint titled “Operationalizing Wellness.” Sometimes, the biggest wins come from low-tech (or no-tech!) interventions that are painfully obvious once you stop pretending you need a capital request to fix them.
Laying the foundation for health IT innovation: 5 essential cornerstones
Originally posted on Becker’s Healthcare. Innovation isn’t just about the next big tech breakthrough; it’s about building the strength to support it. As initiatives like AI move from experimental to essential across healthcare, leaders should be asking the right question: Are we truly ready for scalable, transformative innovation?
Over-screening and wellness apps: Why raw health data doesn’t always support effective healthcare
Knowledge is power, but it’s important to distinguish information and raw data from actionable insights. Especially in healthcare, an abundance of data and information without the knowledge to filter and decipher it can lead to misunderstanding, anxiety, and even harm.
How can a hospital improve the inpatient experience? Start with a map.
Hospitals are many things: necessary, lifesaving, impressively complex. Yet they are rarely described as “navigable.” If you’re a patient, the modern inpatient experience often begins with confusion and ends with frustration, with not a lot of clarity in between. You arrive sick, get assigned a room, meet more strangers than you can remember, and are […]
Patient care continuity: Safeguarding Epic EHR access during disruptions
This article was originally published on Becker’s Healthcare.
Because the doctor said so: How bureaucracy hijacked the exam room
Some patients come to see their doctor for a check-up. Some for help with a medical mystery. And some just need a letter.
EHR optimization for CMS TEAM: Overcoming challenges and driving success
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) presents healthcare organizations with sophisticated quality measures that require a strategic approach to electronic health record (EHR) utilization. By leveraging the EHR infrastructure effectively, organizations can enhance data integration, streamline workflows, and drive performance improvements.
Why we must empower Canadian doctors to learn about new healthcare technologies
Let’s face it: most of us are tethered to our devices, literally always connected via Apple Watches, Fitbits, and other wearable technology. Although there are downsides to being tied to technology, devices that collect health-related information have potential to be useful for monitoring a person’s health and coordinating care with their provider.
Top benefits of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)
As the healthcare industry navigates new and existing challenges, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) has become more essential than ever. By helping hospitals and health systems manage the complexities of value-based care, including operational efficiency and financial sustainability, CDI serves as a strategic enabler of success. Below are some key benefits of CDI that make it […]
Maximise your EPR investment: The power of benefits realisation
Electronic health records (EPRs) reshape healthcare, promising enhanced patient care, streamlined operations, and data-driven innovation. Yet, studies show up to 70% of digital health projects fail to deliver expected value due to inadequate planning.