More physicians are turning to AI-generated clinical notes to assist with documentation. AI scribes can save providers significant time and improve practice efficiency. But are clinical notes produced by large language models like ChatGPT-4 accurate enough to be trusted? A … Read More
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The case for dictating clinical notes during patient visits
Most doctors wish they could spend less time documenting care and more time providing it. Dictating clinical notes in the presence of your patients is a win-win: you maximize efficiency and repeat the treatment plan to the patient. Let’s review … Read More
3 Best EHR Systems in 2024
Here’s some good news to brighten your day: many doctors feel that EHR systems improved their product performance in 2024. Despite the many headaches caused by a growing clinical documentation burden, it’s great to know that the best EHR systems … Read More
How to write clinical notes faster
Most doctors wish they could spend less time on paperwork and charting. One of the best ways to save documentation time is to write your clinical notes faster. “But I already write my clinical notes very quickly!” you say. It’s … Read More
Can AI Reduce Physician Burnout?
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to automate tedious tasks in many industries. At a time when healthcare experts are declaring physician burnout a public health crisis, can AI reduce doctors’ workload and improve their wellbeing? How AI Can Reduce Physician Burnout … Read More
How to solve the physician shortage
The physician shortage in the United States is significant and growing. Current projections anticipate a national shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2034. The shortage includes 48,000 primary care physicians and 77,100 specialists and is especially concerning in rural … Read More
Complete clinical notes on time with these 6 workflow hacks
You’re not alone if you struggle to complete clinical notes on time. Most physicians spend over 10 hours per week on bureaucratic tasks, which compete for valuable time with patients. For many, the result is after-work EHR time, frustration, and … Read More
Skip the EMR Tie-In: Benefits of EMR-Independent Documentation Tools
Suppose your hospital or clinic is considering adopting a new clinical documentation solution. You might not think to ask an important question: Should the new software be integrated into the EMR or EMR-independent? The electronic medical record (EMR) system is … Read More
What is Team Documentation? Benefits and tips to begin
As healthcare systems become more complex, physicians are spending more time on administrative tasks, including clinical documentation. Team documentation is a powerful way to streamline patient visits and EHR data entry so the entire team can focus on delivering excellent … Read More
Reduce after-clinic work with these practical tips
Physician burnout has become a significant problem, largely due to a growing administrative burden on medical professionals. Tasks like prior authorizations, quality reporting, messaging patients, and EHR documentation often overflow into after-clinic work. Most doctors are more intimately aware of … Read More