Electronic health record systems can be beneficial but the chief complaint for many physicians is that it takes away from time with the patient. Implementing team documentation can help to provide better care to patients, reduce physician burnout, and improve…
Health coaching is a team-based approach that helps patients gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become active participants in their care. Health coaching can be supplemented with health literacy strategies and effective communication techniques.
Anyone who has ever tried to change anything in a medical practice may notice that sometimes the change sticks, and sometimes it doesn’t. Why is that? Team culture is an important place to look for answers.
Pre-visit planning involves scheduling patients for future appointments at the conclusion of each visit, arranging for pre-visit lab testing, gathering the necessary information for upcoming visits, and spending a few minutes to huddle and handoff patients.
Residents and fellows who attend programs that emphasize and prioritize well-being are more likely to transform into physicians that are less stressed and better able to engage with patients to provide quality care.
A more engaged, satisfied workforce will provide better, safer, more compassionate care to patients, which will, in turn, reduce the total costs of care. Learn what actions organizations can take to reduce burnout, engage in the Quadruple Aim, and lay…
Team meetings bring all members of the practice together to analyze the way work is currently being done and take steps to improve efficiency. In effective team meetings, each team member is encouraged to share ideas to improve the practice’s…
Team huddles are a critical method to maintain smooth operations in your practice. They enable the care team to anticipate any special situations or unique needs for that day and generally last 10-20 minutes.
This podcast is aimed to support private practices in continuing to leverage telehealth and virtual care to provide patient care. Topics include a review of telehealth implementation playbook, connection with PP playbook, and overall efficiencies in practice.
This podcast addresses what needs to be considered when transitioning into running a private practice. Topics include determining interest and exposure to private practices, how residents can get experience, and what key challenges are when transitioning into private practice.
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