Tag Archives: EHR

Thriving in the MSSP: 8 Lessons from 8 Years (Part 1)

What key lessons can help physicians succeed and thrive in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and other value-based models? See diverse thought leaders’ hard-won insights and expert perspectives on ways to elevate your performance.

What Does the “Right” EHR Look Like?

An electronic health record (EHR) should help streamline and enhance a physician’s day-to-day operations so they can do what they do best: focus on their patients. Alison Broadbent, PA, Associate Director of Clinical Workflow Solutions, discusses how a great EHR can help in four common scenarios doctors may see every day.

Study: Evidence of Racial Bias Found in EHR Notes

A new study published in Health Affairs found evidence of racial bias in electronic health record (EHR) notes at an urban academic medical center. Researchers believe clinician training and changes to the care delivery model can help address the problem.

Creating Consistent Success in Value-Based Care

Transitioning into value-based arrangements can be a challenging yet rewarding process. But sometimes success can feel fleeting; one year you succeed, the next you don’t. What tools and solutions can help providers deliver high-quality, cost-efficient care and achieve consistent success?

Study: Physician Turnover Linked to Higher EHR Proficiency

Several studies have linked physician burnout with excessive electronic health record (EHR) use. A new study shows that, counterintuitively, a physician’s EHR proficiency may also lead to turnover. Why is this, and what can office managers do to help prevent it?

Finding Equilibrium in Fee-for-Service and Value-Based Care

As practices financially recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, decision-makers face a perplexing problem: Should practices double down on fee-for-service contracts or explore risky yet potentially rewarding value-based care? Rick Foerster, SVP of Value-Based Operations at Privia Health, argues against this black-and-white thinking and examines tools, technology, processes, and partnerships to help practices navigate and thrive in both payment models.

How COVID-19 Affected Patient Expectations

Doctor uses convenient technology to communicate with patients.

New studies show that, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients will expect greater communication from their primary care physicians and more accessibility from the healthcare system. How can physicians get ahead of these changes?

Navigating the Launch of My Private Practice — With the Right Help

Discover how a partnership helped equip Sonal Patel, MD, with tools, technology, and support to start her own practice.

4 Reasons to Implement a Virtual Scribe

Doctor uses virtual scribe technology before patient visit.

Studies show remote scribes can help reduce physician burnout, enhance patient relationships, and elevate practice productivity by alleviating administrative tasks. Here are a couple of steps physicians can take to get started.

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