Physician burnout
Kristina Hutson, Availity's senior director of product development points out four important ways electronic authorization can streamline processes for hospitals and group practices.
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that increased EHR use among primary care physicians was associated with improved patient A1c levels, hypertension control and breast cancer screening rates.
Piece Technologies CEO Dr. Ruben Amarasingham and OSF Ventures' Dr. Garrett Vygantas say AI can assist in tasks that will allow physicians to focus more time on the core elements of their work.
There are cures for physicians overwhelmed by electronic health record systems, says Dr. Jay Anders, chief medical officer at Medicomp Systems.
Pieter Helmons, chief pharmacy informatics officer for EMRAM Stage 7 hospital St Jansdal in the Netherlands, says reducing clinician burnout is a major focus area for the hospital.
Reid Oakes, global head and general manager for health industries at HP, talks about how the company is improving people's experiences of interacting with technology in healthcare.
A range of support services and opportunities are offered primary care physicians in Bahrain to reduce burnout, says Dr. Manal Alawi Amin Al-Alawi, the country's assistant undersecretary for primary care.
"We need to redefine what is a doctor," says Dr. Steven Charlap, CEO of GeneYes, a digital health startup aimed giving the "perfect medical interview."
Meru Health's online clinic can interrupt the downward spiral of depression and anxiety that could lead to suicide, according to Emily Hine, VP of business development.
Kathy Minnis, director of product strategy at Microsoft, says clinicians must be empowered with the right tools that remove barriers to reconnecting with patients, while protecting data privacy.