EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 11/14/24 – HIStalk
I have a couple of medical licenses that expire at the end of the year, so I spent some time taking care of those renewals. Failing to renew on time is an expensive mistake…
Continue ReadingI have a couple of medical licenses that expire at the end of the year, so I spent some time taking care of those renewals. Failing to renew on time is an expensive mistake…
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I’m always on the lookout for interesting research, and this recent article in JAMIA did not disappoint. The title was certainly eye-catching: “The number of patient scheduled hours resulting in a 40-hour work…
As many patients with traditional health insurance do in the US, I scheduled some additional medical appointments for the fall and early winter once I realized that I had met my insurance deductible. One…
Continue ReadingEvery year when the leaves begin their fall color change, I wonder if this will be the year that my healthcare system will get its act together to synchronize patient reminders with care that…
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It’s Halloween, and there’s nothing spookier to me than Oracle Health’s announcement of a new EHR that is coming in 2025.
Those of us who have been in the EHR space for a…
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a roundtable discussion with other CMIOs. As one would expect, “what is your organization doing with AI tools” was one of the questions given for discussion….
Continue ReadingDr. Jayne Goes to HLTH
I managed to swing by the HLTH conference earlier this week, en route to other client work. Even though HLTH positions itself as the hipper and cooler of the healthcare…
When I decided to pursue a career in family medicine, I saw the specialty as promoting three primary goals: health promotion, disease prevention, and helping patients live longer and healthier lives. As a third-year…
Continue ReadingThe hot topics around the physician lounge this week included new alerts in the EHR to help clinicians manage IV fluids efficiently. If you’re not aware, Hurricane Helene damaged Baxter International’s production facility earlier…
Continue ReadingAs a longstanding supporter of virtual health care, an article published this week in JAMA caught my attention. It addresses the issue of disability rights and accessibility in virtual healthcare.
I’ve been involved in…