Medical dictation using speech-to-text software is an effective way to streamline clinical documentation. But until recently, if you wanted to dictate medical notes on your work computer or laptop, you needed to plug in a separate microphone. Technology is changing … Read More … Read More
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How to increase patient volume by 48% while working less
What if you could increase patient volume while reducing your clinical team’s stress, improving professional fulfillment, and enhancing the patient experience? A researched intervention at a family practice clinic in Michigan found that this may be simpler than you think. … Read More
What is the Quadruple Aim of healthcare?
The Triple Aim of healthcare refers to three goals: enhancing the patient experience, improving population health, and reducing costs. However, in the past decade, physicians and healthcare leaders have realized that we can only accomplish the Triple Aim if the … Read More
Doctors: patient wait times are a bigger problem than you think
Patient wait times are a growing problem in healthcare, but most physicians underestimate the problem. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of doctors believe wait times have “no impact” or “minimal impact” on their ability to retain patients, according to a survey from … Read More
Should healthcare standardize EHR note templates?
Most providers use EHR note templates, but these templates are rarely standardized. Instead, most clinicians develop templates that fit their personal documentation workflow. Templates are a valuable documentation tool, but what gets lost when they aren’t shared or standardized? And … Read More
What are EHR templates?
Electronic health record templates are customizable forms that help providers collect, present, and organize clinical data. When used appropriately, templates can reduce typing and help physicians spend less time on documentation and more time with patients. Optimize your EHR The … Read More
Internal wikis for medical practices
How much time do you waste searching for the information you need to get work done? If you own a small medical practice, how much time does your staff spend retrieving information? Internal wikis are a simple tool to help … Read More
Is physician time being used well?
Physician time may be the most valuable resource in healthcare, but it’s not being used as well as it could be. Furthermore, it’s difficult to pinpoint precisely where doctors’ time goes during the workday. A recent study published in the … Read More
How to improve your EHR templates
EHR templates can help busy providers save time while ensuring clinical documentation is consistent, high-quality, and complete. But how can you make the most of your templates? EHR templates tips and best practices Below are ten best practices for optimizing … Read More
Burnt out? The doctor prescribed medical dictation
Are you a busy physician frustrated by spending too much time in the EHR? Many providers have found that medical dictation software can substantially speed up clinical documentation. If you work long hours and feel bogged down by clinical notes, … Read More