Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare delivery. But how are physicians using AI in a daily clinical context? In a recent article, we explored seven applications of AI across the industry. We’ve also written about other AI topics, such as an … Read More
A step-by-step guide to taking perfect clinical notes
Clinical record keeping is integral to good professional practice and quality healthcare. However, as healthcare changes with new technology and reimbursement models, so should clinical documentation. Whether you’re a medical student, resident, or established physician with decades of experience, it … Read More
Key Applications of AI in Healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from a futuristic concept to an everyday reality in healthcare. While healthcare has been incorporating AI for years, recent advances—especially in generative AI—are dramatically expanding use cases. From improving diagnostic accuracy to streamlining administrative work, … Read More
Three approaches to better patient-physician communication
One of a physician’s most underrated skills is the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients. While most physicians have valuable experience from years of clinical work, few receive formal communication training after medical school. A rapidly changing healthcare … Read More
Making better use of the physician workforce
In a recent article, we discussed the physician workforce’s historic shortages. Analysts estimate that U.S. healthcare is short tens of thousands of doctors, with rural and low-income populations most affected. But what if the physician shortage isn’t a supply problem? … Read More
Tips to guarantee patient satisfaction in short office visits
Physicians realize the importance of interpersonal communication skills for delivering effective care and ensuring patient satisfaction. Yet changes in healthcare are pushing doctors to care for patients in shorter visits while juggling more administrative tasks. What can you do, as … Read More
Doctors: use your vacation time
There’s growing awareness of a counterintuitive healthcare problem: many doctors don’t use their vacation time. About half of doctors experience burnout, citing long hours and too many bureaucratic tasks as key reasons. Most physicians get three to four weeks of … Read More
How to use ChatGPT as a doctor
OpenAI’s generative artificial intelligence chatbot launched nearly two years ago. Have you used it? This article will explain ChatGPT in simple terms and provide five examples of how you could use ChatGPT as a doctor. What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is … Read More
Solutions to rural healthcare access
Americans living in rural areas tend to have worse health than people in cities. Why is this, and what can providers and policymakers do to improve rural healthcare access? Rural health disparities The 20% of Americans living in rural areas … Read More
9 Tips and Tricks to Streamline Your Patient Visit Workflow
Clinics and departments with high morale foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your employees want opportunities to improve, and even small changes to the patient visit workflow can eliminate unnecessary tasks and headaches for busy staff. In turn, workflow improvements … Read More