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.
podcast
January 2, 2024
Designing for Health: Interview with Kevin Dufendach, MD, and Andy Spooner, MD [Podcast]
Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD, speaks with Cincinnati Children's Hospital's Kevin Dufendach, MD, and Andy Spooner, MD, about clinical informatics and the role of AI in reducing documentation.
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.
Healthcare
December 12, 2023
Designing for Health: Interview with Lalita Abhyankar, MD [Podcast]
Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD, chats with Lalita Abhyankar, MD, family physician and clinic medical director at Carbon Health. They discuss her medical background, the evolving mission of Carbon Health, and her journey in understanding change management.
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 28, 2023
Designing for Health: Interview with Billy Nicolich [Podcast]
Billy Nicolich, healthcare product manager at Press Ganey, discusses experience design, the legacy and impact of nudge units, and why he sees history as being divided into 'pre-manifesto' and 'post-manifest.'
Healthcare
November 16, 2023
Designing for Health: Interview with Margaret Lozovatsky, MD [Podcast]
Nordic Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph chats with Dr. Margaret Lozovatsky about her background as a pediatrician, her experience working on EHR, governance structure, continuous improvement, and design process dangers.
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 31, 2023
Designing for Health: Interview with Deepti Pandita, MD [Podcast]
Nordic Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD, and Head of Thought Leadership Jerome Pagani, PhD, are joined by Deepti Pandita, MD, chief medical informatics officer and associate professor of medicine at UCI Health. They discuss her background as both an internist and clinical informaticist, and the principles of design that lead to successful implementations. Additionally, they talk about the importance of including the voice of the patient when making technological advancements, how to avoid decision paralysis, and how health equity and design go hand in hand.
digital health
October 30, 2023
The new dawn of senior care: Digital health’s role in aging in place
The increasing population of older adults and longer lifespans presents unique challenges to healthcare systems. Learn about meeting these demands while taking advantage of changing trends in this edition of "Office Hours" by Jerome Pagani, PhD.
Healthcare
October 26, 2023
Human-centered design for Canadian healthcare technology
Four forces are shaping the Canadian healthcare market. Healthtech Associate CMIO Kristina Garrels, MD, discusses the opportunity to leverage these forces through a human-centered lens to improve the giving and receiving of care.
Healthcare
October 26, 2023
We need to think differently about EPR deployments and redefine the pre-implementation approach
Many digital transformation plans are currently under way in the UK healthcare sector. However there is a need for a new approach to EPR deployments and pre-implementation strategies. This article explores the importance of implementation planning, governance, and decision-making processes, which are often overlooked in healthcare systems. This redefined approach can enable successful shared-site EPR rollouts and pave the way for future digital transformations in UK healthcare.