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The intersection of LLMs, EHRs and SDoH

Lloyd Price

JANUARY 23, 2024

Exec Summary: The intersection of large language models (LLMs), electronic health records (EHRs), and social determinants of health (SDoH) holds immense potential for revolutionising healthcare delivery and improving population health outcomes. Bias and fairness: LLMs trained on biased data can perpetuate health inequalities.

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Provider burnout rates have leveled off, says KLAS report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Most of the measured contributors to burnout have become less prevalent than they were at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Provider Burnout and the EHR Experience report from the KLAS Arch Collaborative. The stressor with the most significant drop was too much time spent on bureaucratic tasks – from 48% to 42%.

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These Three Things Can Bring EHRs to the Next Level

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 4, 2023

This familiar scene exemplifies the unnecessary burdens traditional EHRs have placed on providers, patients, and the overall healthcare system. As a former ER physician and current digital health professional, I’ve dealt with these challenges firsthand—and see the enormous potential EHRs hold to change care experiences for the better.

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Making the Patient Portal Relevant at Community Health Alliance

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Adoption Though Conversation CHA uses eClinicalWorks as their EHR. ” CHA has trained their staff to “talk up” the portal with patients, where appropriate. Text Surveys CHA is also leveraging eClinicalWorks to push surveys to their patients via text. It’s a win for everyone involved.

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Bonus Features – April 21, 2024 – 89% of physicians said generative AI vendors need to be transparent about where info comes from, 73% of consumers expect a 4-star rating before they’ll engage with a provider, plus 21 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 21, 2024

Studies According to a Wolters Kluwer survey, 68% of physicians think generative AI will benefit healthcare – but to trust the technology, 89% said vendors need to be transparent about where information was sourced and who created it. Patient intake and engagement software maker Yosi Health announced five senior leadership hires.

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More than Productivity: Include User Experiences when Assessing the ROI of AI-Based Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 17, 2023

We focused especially on systems that use advanced machine learning techniques to address the serious problem of physician burnout related to heavy workloads required to document patient care in electronic health record systems (EHRs). EHRs have multiple benefits. EHR workloads have become a significant cause of physician burnout.

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Bonus Features – February 19, 2023 – 80% of orgs collect SDOH data but struggle to make use of it, 2 in 3 cybersecurity pros say their orgs underestimate threats, and more

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Surveys A survey of 2,600 AHIMA members found that about 80% of healthcare organizations are collecting social determinants of health data. Sales In 2022, 32 health systems implemented Oracle Cerner CommunityWorks , a version of the Cerner Millenium EHR tailored to rural providers.

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Is your Healthcare System prepared for the Digital Future?

Optimum Healthcare IT

MARCH 29, 2023

Training Plan for New Digital Technologies Developing a plan to train staff on new digital technologies is essential for healthcare systems. The plan should include an assessment of the current technological capabilities of the team, a timeline for implementing the latest technologies, and objectives for each training session.

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New efforts try to balance nurse staffing ratios with access to care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 7, 2024

He said staffing decisions take into account the volume and acuity level of patients, the training level and experience of all the members of the care delivery team, technology and updated data. Furukawa explained how informaticists involved bedside and other nurses to create the scoring tool and guide how it works.

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Help Desk Updates: Your Super Weapon to Boost Clinician Productivity

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 24, 2023

Improved EHR Help Desk Support Mitigates these Issues while Making a Positive Impact on Clinician Workflow and Patient Care. Among many well-documented pain points for clinicians is the complexity of dealing with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

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Telehealth Technology Helps Prevent Nurse Burnout — Here’s How

AMD Telemedicine

OCTOBER 14, 2022

A 2022 survey found that the top reason nurses are leaving their jobs is burnout, and about 33% of those surveyed said they planned to leave by the end of the year. Despite these benefits, many healthcare workers are hesitant about buying into the technology because of previous negative experiences, such as messy EHR implementations.

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Balancing Budget and Need for Updates: The Struggles of Keeping Physician Practices Alive

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Patients have more options for care providers than ever before, and a recent survey conducted by ModMed showed the majority of patients value digital engagement tools when selecting a care provider. Six of 10 respondents to the survey said they are likely to select one doctor over another if they can schedule appointments online.

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Bonus Features – October 9, 2022 – Optum completes Change Healthcare acquisition, interest in flu shots is declining, and more

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2022

A PatientsLikeMe survey concluded that patient interest in flu shots is declining. While 40% of patients surveyed didn’t get a flu shot in 2021, 43% haven’t gotten a flu shot yet this year or don’t plan to get one. Partnerships.

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Bonus Features – August 28, 2022 – Epic data shows only 5% of OD patients get tested for fentanyl, 40% of clinicians plan to add AI to their day-to-day work, and more

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2022

The latest survey from Definitive Healthcare found that about 40% of healthcare professionals plan to incorporate AI and machine learning into their daily operations in the next two years , while 73% of organizations already using AI plan to expand their use. Partnerships.

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Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Storage of Information in Various Systems While serving diverse medical institution needs, Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) parallel existence complicates information access and exchange between doctors, patients, and different medical centers. CDA can be utilized in numerous medical applications.

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Bonus Features – December 11, 2022 – CMS holds off on good faith estimate enforcement, 61% of patients see primary care moving out of the doctor’s office, and more

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 11, 2022

A survey from medication management provider Bluesight revealed that 85% of consumers have been surprised by the cost of their medication. Behavioral health EHR Valant launched Prospective Patient Management , a tool for matching patients and providers. Caregiver service provider Avanlee Care was named to Inc.

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Bonus Features – September 4, 2022 – CIOs struggling to retain talent and seek flexible staffing models, Sequioa Project set to begin receiving QHIN applications Oct. 3, and more,

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

The 10th Annual Health IT Industry Outlook Survey from Stoltenberg Consulting found that the greatest IT challenge for CIOs is budgeting for and retaining qualified IT talent, with 65% of organizations saying this is their top operational burden. Partnerships. distribution of the BioButton medical grade wearable. Accelerators.

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Bonus Features – January 29, 2023 – ONC says more than 70% of hospitals can use external data at the point of care, the 3 largest health info networks have indexed 90% of patients, and more

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 29, 2023

The group also launched a health equity survey , with the results to be announced at ViVE in Nashville in March. Smile Train and BioDigital launched a VR platform for cleft and palate surgeries , enabling surgeons around the world to collaborate. CHIME will provide executive education for AiMed at the AiMed Global Summit in June.

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Bonus Features – December 11, 2022 – CMS holds off on good faith estimate enforcement, 61% of patients see primary care moving out of the doctor’s office, and much more

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 11, 2022

A survey from medication management provider Bluesight revealed that 85% of consumers have been surprised by the cost of their medication. Behavioral health EHR Valant launched Prospective Patient Management , a tool for matching patients and providers. Caregiver service provider Avanlee Care was named to Inc.

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Workforce development: Your organization is only as strong as its people

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 25, 2019

With some 95 percent of healthcare providers having deployed EHRs, the healthcare system is officially digital. Springboard Enterprises Director Rebecca MacKinnon details how her firm helps with leadership development for female entrepreneurs. EHR training is biggest predictor of user satisfaction, experts say.

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We Should Keep An Eye On Healthcare AI Medical Liability Risks

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In a recent survey by medical malpractice insurer The Doctors Company, […]. Today, most health IT leaders seem sold on the potential healthcare AI deployment can offer, as its benefits are becoming clearer every day.

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Healthcare Workforce – 2023 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 2023

Patients are the lifeblood of the healthcare industry — especially small healthcare clinics — yet a recent survey conducted by Weave found that 2 out of 3 small healthcare businesses claim they are short-staffed, with little evidence that these shortages will end anytime soon. Chuck Whinney, VP of Healthcare Strategy at Infor.

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Healthcare AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

In the spirit of prevention of burn out, where technology can automate administrative burden, make chart reviews more efficient, use ambient listening capabilities to reduce time spent in the EHR will have a positive impact on the clinical burnout epidemic.

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CIOs at children's hospitals share lessons from a year of turmoil

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 26, 2021

Jude employees working remotely during the initial pandemic response, we also had to look at effective leadership through a different lens." Jude interpreter services were incorporated into our telehealth services and more than 150 providers were trained." With more than 80% of St. " Virtual meetings and check-ins.

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Healthcare AI and Automation: Good or Bad?

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Traditionally, patient experience has been defined by a paper survey at the end of a visit and employee experience as an annual engagement survey with a myriad of questions. In the future we will see even more connected devices sharing data and fueling diagnostically focused EHRs. Christina Chen, Medical Director at Bright.md

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Implementation best practices: Teeing up telemedicine

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Leadership also should work to harness existing relationships and build consensus around telehealth technology strategy to inform why stakeholders should participate in a telehealth program, which will ultimately increase buy-in, he added. How will they interface with EHR and PAC systems? " Dr. Roy Schoenberg, American Well.

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Patients – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

We recently surveyed 1,200 healthcare consumers and found that 71% would be more likely to apply for financial assistance if provided with clear, accessible options. Patient Loyalty: We recently surveyed 1,200 healthcare consumers and found that the billing experience is a key driver of patient loyalty.

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150 top places to work in healthcare

Henry Kotula

JULY 15, 2018

The organizations featured on this list offer benefits and opportunities for employees to build successful careers above and beyond the average healthcare provider or company; they encourage professional development and promote leadership from within. Additionally, Tampa Bay Times named the health system a Top Workplace.

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HIStalk Weekender

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

VA Secretary Robert Wilkie tells the Senate VA Committee that he and representatives at the DoD are working to create a “single point of authority” for their respective EHR projects with Cerner. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center leadership defends itself to its employees following reports that it gave for-profit AI startup Paige.AI

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The Consumer and the Payor, Bingo and Trust: My Day At Medecision Liberator Bootcamp

Health Populi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Now that EHRs are well-adopted in physicians’ practices and hospitals, patient data have gone digital, and can be aggregated and mined for better diagnosis, treatment, and intelligent decision making. Boards and leadership should routinely examine data that reflect on patient and staff trust, and include these in reward plans.

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Uses of AI in Healthcare – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

We’re already seeing an increase in AI solutions: According to a 2023 Healthcare IT Leaders survey, more than one-third of organizations have at least partly implemented AI solutions, and another 25% have started AI pilots. AI can listen to patient visits and integrate accurate notes and next steps directly into the EHR.

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The intersection of LLMs, EHRs and SDoH

Provider burnout rates have leveled off, says KLAS report

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These Three Things Can Bring EHRs to the Next Level

Making the Patient Portal Relevant at Community Health Alliance

Bonus Features – April 21, 2024 – 89% of physicians said generative AI vendors need to be transparent about where info comes from, 73% of consumers expect a 4-star rating before they’ll engage with a provider, plus 21 more stories

More than Productivity: Include User Experiences when Assessing the ROI of AI-Based Solutions

Bonus Features – February 19, 2023 – 80% of orgs collect SDOH data but struggle to make use of it, 2 in 3 cybersecurity pros say their orgs underestimate threats, and more

Is your Healthcare System prepared for the Digital Future?

New efforts try to balance nurse staffing ratios with access to care

Help Desk Updates: Your Super Weapon to Boost Clinician Productivity

Telehealth Technology Helps Prevent Nurse Burnout — Here’s How

Balancing Budget and Need for Updates: The Struggles of Keeping Physician Practices Alive

Bonus Features – October 9, 2022 – Optum completes Change Healthcare acquisition, interest in flu shots is declining, and more

Bonus Features – August 28, 2022 – Epic data shows only 5% of OD patients get tested for fentanyl, 40% of clinicians plan to add AI to their day-to-day work, and more

Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

Bonus Features – December 11, 2022 – CMS holds off on good faith estimate enforcement, 61% of patients see primary care moving out of the doctor’s office, and more

Bonus Features – September 4, 2022 – CIOs struggling to retain talent and seek flexible staffing models, Sequioa Project set to begin receiving QHIN applications Oct. 3, and more,

Bonus Features – January 29, 2023 – ONC says more than 70% of hospitals can use external data at the point of care, the 3 largest health info networks have indexed 90% of patients, and more

Bonus Features – December 11, 2022 – CMS holds off on good faith estimate enforcement, 61% of patients see primary care moving out of the doctor’s office, and much more

Workforce development: Your organization is only as strong as its people

We Should Keep An Eye On Healthcare AI Medical Liability Risks

Healthcare Workforce – 2023 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

CIOs at children's hospitals share lessons from a year of turmoil

Healthcare AI and Automation: Good or Bad?

Implementation best practices: Teeing up telemedicine

Patients – 2024 Health IT Predictions

150 top places to work in healthcare

Weekender 9/28/18

The Consumer and the Payor, Bingo and Trust: My Day At Medecision Liberator Bootcamp

Uses of AI in Healthcare – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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