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Tech that improves doctor-patient experience gaining major traction, EHR expert says

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But she also stresses that health IT that simplifies processes rather than adding to clinicians' workloads is increasingly vital – especially systems that improve doctor-patient relationships. Beyond AI, technologies that directly support and improve the clinician-patient experience are gaining significant traction.

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AI-powered process improvement shows big patient experience ROI

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But that is surely not the case for the patients. "The genesis of our process improvement work and the focus and goal of our process improvement is to improve the patient experience, reduce anxiety and fear, and ultimately improve psychological readiness for surgery," said Anita H.

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Behavioral health roundup: AI helps predict risk, boost patient experience

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"Primary care doctors often do not have the time to conduct a detailed psychiatric assessment, making it difficult to identify which children need early intervention," said Posner. Sleep disturbances emerged as highly associated with future psychiatric illness.

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HIMSSCast: A consultant's counsel on efficiency, patient experience, workflow, AI and more

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Chris Whelchel, founder and CEO of HealthTok, a healthcare consulting firm, had what he calls a "wonderful" opportunity to not only complete his doctoral practicum work at UC Health Yampa Valley Medical Center but offer his approach to a project surrounding improving a roadmap for patients in the outpatient setting.

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Build Stronger Doctor Referral Networks for Your Multilocation Specialty Practice

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How can multilocation specialty practices overcome the barriers to earning critical doctor referrals? With tighter alignments between doctors and health systems, increased consolidation, and pressure to stand out, physician liaisons must take a more strategic and data-driven approach than ever before. Thank you, Stewart.

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Athenahealth focuses on the patient experience at HIMSS23

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In a sneak peek at athenahealth's plans for the HIMSS23 Conference and Exhibition this April, CEO Bob Segert said that a key highlight will be the company's focus on improving the patient creating a consumer-grade patient experience – including a showcase of new features.

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Human-centered AI can improve the patient experience

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" The panel, moderated by Rebekah Angove, vice president of evaluation and patient experience at the Patient Advocate Foundation, noted that AI is already affecting patients both directly and indirectly. In ideal scenarios, for example, it's empowering doctors to spend more time with individuals.