To sit or not to sit: How a chair can affect patient satisfaction
A recent study highlights an example of choice architecture and the role that nudges play in patient care and satisfaction. Read more from Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD.
Posts by: Dr. Craig Joseph, Chief Medical Officer
value-based care
December 20, 2023
How to succeed in value-based care without really trying
Moving from a volume-based to a value-based care system takes a multifaceted approach. Dr. Craig Joseph offers his advice for a successful transition.
Implementation
November 29, 2023
Before implementation, think about prehabilitation
After a medical procedure, it’s common to go through a rehabilitation process. A lesser-known but emerging concept is prehabilitation. Similar lessons can be useful for healthcare organizations when undergoing large transformations or technological implementations.
Healthcare
November 7, 2023
Apollo’s Curse: When AI Predicts and Doctors Resist
AI is an increasingly popular tool in healthcare, but a recent study from Vanderbilt Health shows many physicians still go with their own best judgment. Read more from Dr. Craig Joseph.
Healthcare
October 11, 2023
Burnout's triple threat: Compromising care, clinicians, and cash flow
Burnout can lead to turnover and workforce reductions, impacting quality of care and revenue in any healthcare system. Find out how you can combat burnout in the latest edition of the Checkup by Dr. Craig Joseph.
EHR
September 20, 2023
Want to improve patient safety? Up your EHR’s usability
A recent study discovered a significant link between the safety of EHR systems and the user experience of frontline clinicians. The frustration caused by poorly designed EHRs could affect patient safety, read more from Craig Joseph, MD, in this edition of the Checkup.
Healthcare
August 30, 2023
Shared decision-making: The standard of care we need
As the decisions that patients have to make about their health involve a plethora of nuanced questions, leveraging shared decision-making can ensure that physician recommendations are balanced with patient preferences and values.
EHR
August 9, 2023
EHRs or social interactions: Can’t we have both?
In this edition of the Checkup, Craig Joseph, MD discusses the balance between leveraging technology for physicians while prioritizing social interactions.
Health IT
July 19, 2023
Note bloat, we can’t quit you
Compared to nations with similar economies, progress notes in the U.S. are extremely voluminous. In this edition of the Checkup, Dr. Craig Joseph dives into the perils of note bloat and what’s needed to course correct.
Healthcare
May 24, 2023
An inch deep and a mile wide
The knowledge currently behind AI is wide but not deep. The words are there, but true understanding hasn't reached its full potential.
Healthcare
May 3, 2023
Will AI help healthcare systems fight against disintermediation?
In the latest edition of the Checkup, Dr. @CraigJoseph reviews use cases for AI in healthcare to free up time for more human-driven work. It’s not the be-all and end-all to fix healthcare, but a step in the right direction.
Health IT
April 12, 2023
Doctor, do you mind the interruption?
Clinical decision support is often associated with pop-up alerts that take over the screen and interrupt workflow. Dr. Craig Joseph discusses why non-interruptive clinical decision support needs to become the norm.