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Burnout is a problem in healthcare with many different contributing factors. As we contemplate ways to put an end to burnout, physician scheduling must be considered as part of the solution. Scheduling is a complex and time-consuming task that can be hard to get right in the eyes of everyone on the staff, especially if an organization has a shortage of physicians. This can lead to overworked ...

Blockchain has had a lot of hype in the last several years, most notably as the technology behind the cryptocurrency bitcoin. While cryptocurrency has its supporters and detractors, blockchain is recognized as a secure transactional system that could have uses beyond finance. Healthcare is now exploring the possibilities of applying blockchain. The excitement over the potential of ...

Data blocking, also known as data siloing, has been a practice across industries that deal with large amounts of data. Information that is related and should be shared between different organizational teams are instead held in a "silo", limiting access and discouraging collaboration. Allowing the free flow of data throughout an organization, on the other hand, can improve the accuracy of the ...

Government regulations have changed the healthcare landscape in recent history. The introduction of EHRs has had a profound effect on doctors and patients, good and bad. Due to regulation, security concerns, and a conservative IT approach in healthcare, the market been dominated by a few big EHR companies, and they are fighting to keep their share. This has led to information blocking and ...

A career in healthcare is stressful. It is an inherent part of the job. Physicians must use high level problem solving and human interaction at the same time to provide care for patients in every form of health. Each situation is different and provides a new challenge in diagnosis and treatment. Breaks on the job are few and far between. Shifts are long and days off are sparse. This is ...