Epic’s UGM 2024: Innovations, insights, and the future of healthcare
Read more about what Craig Joseph, MD, took away from this year's Epic User Group Meeting, including the evolution of AI, EHR access, and the future of data-driven care.
Posts by: Dr. Craig Joseph, Chief Medical Officer
EHR
August 7, 2024
Transparency and trust: Leveraging patient portals for better healthcare relationships
In this edition of The Checkup, Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD, discusses using patient portals to enhance transparency and trust, addressing challenges and promoting better communication and access to health information.
Health IT
July 17, 2024
Fostering collaboration: Integrating informatics and IT for patient-centered care
In this edition of The Checkup, Craig Joseph, MD, discusses the integration of health informatics and operational IT for patient-centered care in modern healthcare and how merging the two improves efficiency and enhances the patient experience.
Healthcare
June 26, 2024
The rise of inboxologists in healthcare: Does it really matter who responds?
Explore the rise of inboxologists in healthcare and the impact on patient-physician relationships. Discover solutions to clinician burnout and the future of patient-centered care.
Healthcare
June 5, 2024
From burnout to balance: The untapped power of medical assistants in healthcare
In this edition of The Checkup, Craig Joseph, MD, discusses the untapped potential of leveraging medical assistants to combat clinician burnout and enhance patient care. Read more about how team collaboration can lead to improved outcomes and physician satisfaction.
EHR
May 15, 2024
No EHR, no problem: Rediscovering patient care and clinical teamwork in a tech blackout
In this edition of The Checkup, Craig Joseph, MD, discusses how a technology blackout highlighted the importance of patient-centered care and clinical teamwork.
Healthcare
April 24, 2024
Paper towels: A quicker picker-upper for poor usability?
Sometimes, creating order out of chaos means stepping out of the EHR and resorting to pen and paper, or in this case, marker and paper towels. Read more from Dr. Craig Joseph in this edition of The Checkup.
Healthcare
April 3, 2024
The relationship Rx: Unlocking healthcare’s hidden superpower through human-centered design
Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD shares how to unlock healthcare's hidden superpower through human-centered design.
Healthcare
March 20, 2024
Beyond medicine: Envisioning healthcare's role in fostering community and connection
Discover the challenges of implementing medical devices at home for patient care. Explore the risks and benefits of the hospital-at-home concept in healthcare.
Healthcare
February 21, 2024
Bedroom blunders: The hidden usability issues of hospital-at-home devices
As more medical devices are being used to care for patients outside the hospital and inside the home, manufacturers need to consider usability challenges to maintain patient safety and improve outcomes. Learn more from Craig Joseph, MD.
Healthcare
January 31, 2024
Trust or bust: Healing healthcare's credibility crisis
Trust is the foundation of any healthcare system. But in the U.S., it has eroded greatly since the pandemic. Restoring confidence in those who care for us is critical. In this blog post, Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD, shares a variety of suggestions for rebuilding trust.
Healthcare
January 10, 2024
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.