How tech can get doctors back to seeing patients

Rates of physician burnout are rising, and many physicians cite their electronic health record (EHR) as the primary culprit. That’s no surprise, since doctors spend twice as much time on electronic health record (EHR) systems and deskwork as they do directly interacting with patients. Let that sink in for a moment. Imagine if an airline pilot spent six hours documenting every detail of a three-hour flight. Such is the reality of modern medicine. Proposed solutions have ranged from simplifying billing and quality reporting practices to abandoning EHR altogether. But we believe, perhaps ironically, that the most straightforward solution to our technological woes lies in more, and better, technology. By embracing emerging healthcare technologies, we can jumpstart a new era of increased productivity and improved physician and patient satisfaction.  Below, we present three categories of innovations that we consider among the most promising because of their potential to save clinicians time and empower them to refocus their attention on patients. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Tech Cardiology Health IT Practice Management Primary Care Source Type: blogs