The medical field continues to lag behind other industries in terms of process improvement, adoption of modern workflows, and information technology. Physicians and other medical professionals focus their attention on the care of patients, dedicating their lives to the pursuit of knowledge, which could prevent or cure disease. Advancements in business process, clinical documentation, and [...]
Healthcare has advanced in leaps and bounds over the past two decades. From imaging to robotics to novel pharmaceuticals to medical devices - we have seen innovation pave the way for the potential of better patient care. Yet with all of this forward thinking, the mechanics of practicing medicine have remained fragmented and inefficient. What [...]
I remember the days when writing “Agree with above” in the paper chart was enough to satisfy the clinical documentation gods. Those were simpler times. A modern clinical practice has become more complicated – not just with documentation requirements. Demands on medical providers who are caring for an aging population have increased exponentially. Balancing office [...]
Most specialist doctors spend their days solving complex health problems on a fixed time budget, with limited resources and inefficient tools. Ironically and stunningly, they spend more time at a computer than they do with their patients. Imagine a world where physicians spend less time on the process of seeing patients and more time with [...]
On Friday, November 23rd, Dr. Sanders had the opportunity to sit down with Bob Roth and discuss HybridChart and the state of healthcare in America. Health Futures—Taking Stock in You invites healthcare innovators and leaders to participate in their radio talk show airing LIVE on Fridays at noon. Bob, the host and managing partner of [...]
In the age of big data, an influx of information is now available. Healthcare administrators now have to handle not just electronic health records (EHRs), but also data from mobile apps, health wearables and even social media. That's why it pays to know what to do with such a vast amount of information. So with [...]
Host Bob Roth Last Friday, November 23rd, Dr. Sanders had the opportunity to sit down with Bob Roth and discuss HybridChart and the state of healthcare in America. Health Futures—Taking Stock in You invites healthcare innovators and leaders to participate in their radio talk show, airing LIVE on Fridays at noon. Bob, the host and [...]
Last month, I wrote about how physicians in America are at risk of financial collapse. While I am not trying to dwell on doomsday theories, there are justifiable concerns. And quite frankly, I am worried. I am worried about the state of healthcare in America. I am worried that excellent physicians are losing their autonomy [...]
Keeping patients loyal to your practice or medical facility often is a challenge. As the insurance industry has changed with patients now taking on more share of the cost of healthcare, price is a factor that has transformed patients into customers that are willing to switch providers for the right price. But the one way [...]
Over the past couple of decades, without question, technology has transformed healthcare and medicine across the world. It could even be called the “driving force” behind improved care, treatment options, and patient outcomes. But, even with all the advancements, tools, software and technology, the healthcare system as a whole continues to operate in silos, which [...]
