Before providers think about replacing or rebuilding their EHR, perhaps they should determine whether the current system is being used to its optimum capacity, says Mike Davis.
Do We Really Need to Build New EHRs?
Is Agility the Key to Reducing Physician Burnout?
EHR optimization can feel like a sprint — or even an obstacle course — but by utilizing agile methodology and engaging stakeholders, organizations can reach the finish line, says Brian Redig.
EHR Usage Studies and the Big White Elephant
If we want to get an accurate read on how EHRs impact physician satisfaction and efficiency, we need to take several factors into account, including whether the tools have been personalized, says Mike Davis.
EHR Minefields, Part 2: What’s the Fix?
If we want to make EHRs more user-friendly, it’s not enough for clinicians simply to be engaged in the process, says Dr. Lee Milligan. They must be the ones leading the way, from design to training.
EHR Minefields, Part 1: Why Clinicians Feel Unsafe
Obtaining useful information from an EHR isn’t supposed to feel like digging for a needle in a haystack. But for many clinicians, that’s precisely what experience has been, says Lee Milligan, which leaves them feeling “unsafe.”
EHR Implementation: What Should Stay and What Should Go?
One of the most common mistakes made during EHR implementations? Failing to examine the multi-workflow screen and rip out the pieces that don’t fit. That, says Dr. Lee Milligan, is where clinicians come in.
Health IT Influencers: Bill Spooner, Former Sharp Healthcare CIO, Chapter 1
The most valuable lessons Bill Spooner learned during his CIO tenure still hold true today: make smart investments, do the research, and don’t buy anything you don’t really need.
EMR Progression: The Freedom of Failure
At a surprisingly large number of organizations, the majority of end users believe the EMR enables quality care, rather than inhibiting, according to KLAS research. So what are these organizations doing?
Adam Gale, President, KLAS, Chapter 1
What started out as a simple concept – using a standard questionnaire to measure EHR satisfaction and benchmark it with other organizations – has already yielded some interesting results, says Adam Gale of KLAS’ Arch Collaborative.
The Human Element in Healthcare IT
Rather than trying to take the human element out of IT, Asante has made it a key component by utilizing input from different groups to deliver an improved EHR design, says CMIO Lee Milligan.
