Mount Sinai has launched the Steven S. Elbaum Family Center for Caregiving to improve recognition and support for caregivers within the healthcare system, led by Dr. Allison J. Applebaum. The center seeks to address the psychological needs of caregivers dealing with various illnesses and disabilities, moving beyond its previous oncology focus. Established through a donation from Trudy Elbaum Gottesman and Robert W. Gottesman in memory of Steven S. Elbaum, the center aims to enhance caregiver support in American medical practice through scalable support models, innovative research, and training future scientists in caregiving.

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Houston Methodist Physician Organization has implemented ambient listening technology to alleviate administrative burdens on healthcare providers, who were found to spend nearly half their time on documentation. A pilot program across specialties like primary care and cardiology yielded high utilization rates and significant time savings, allowing providers to engage more with patients. Results showed increased provider satisfaction, with 90% able to focus more on patient interactions and improved documentation quality. This initiative aligns with their Joy In Medicine program, promoting efficiency, reducing after-hours documentation, and fostering a healthier work-life balance for clinicians.

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A recent survey by Black Book Research reveals that 69% of U.S. nurses link their job dissatisfaction to poor usability of electronic health records (EHRs), with 80% preferring employers with "nurse-centered EHRs" designed to enhance workflow. The study, which included over 9,000 nurses and took place over eight months, emphasizes the significance of EHR experience, especially for nurses under 40, in job consideration. It also highlights the competitive advantage of user-friendly EHR systems for hospitals in recruitment and retention, as high turnover rates often correlate with difficult EHRs. In contrast, Magnet-designated hospitals report higher nurse satisfaction with their EHRs. Additionally, the challenges new nurses face with EHR systems are notable, with 88% indicating limited hands-on experience.

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Healthcare providers are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve patient care efficiency, health outcomes, and overall patient experiences. The focus is on reducing clinical workloads, personalizing healthcare delivery, and enhancing outcomes by integrating AI with existing workflows. Notable advancements include Northwell Health's iNAV tool, which speeds up cancer diagnoses from MRIs and CT scans by significantly cutting biopsy wait times, and the Medical University of South Carolina's agile AI implementation, which has improved patient registration and engagement through iteratively enhanced features.

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Mount Sinai has launched the Steven S. Elbaum Family Center for Caregiving to improve recognition and support for caregivers within the healthcare system, led by Dr. Allison J. Applebaum. The center seeks to address the psychological needs of caregivers dealing with various illnesses and disabilities, moving beyond its previous oncology focus. Established through a donation from Trudy Elbaum Gottesman and Robert W. Gottesman in memory of Steven S. Elbaum, the center aims to enhance caregiver support in American medical practice through scalable support models, innovative research, and training future scientists in caregiving.

Mount Sinai Launches Center to Empower and Support Caregivers Mount Sinai

Houston Methodist Physician Organization has implemented ambient listening technology to alleviate administrative burdens on healthcare providers, who were found to spend nearly half their time on documentation. A pilot program across specialties like primary care and cardiology yielded high utilization rates and significant time savings, allowing providers to engage more with patients. Results showed increased provider satisfaction, with 90% able to focus more on patient interactions and improved documentation quality. This initiative aligns with their Joy In Medicine program, promoting efficiency, reducing after-hours documentation, and fostering a healthier work-life balance for clinicians.

Houston Methodist Boosts Patient Care with Innovative Ambient Listening Tech LinkedIn

A recent survey by Black Book Research reveals that 69% of U.S. nurses link their job dissatisfaction to poor usability of electronic health records (EHRs), with 80% preferring employers with "nurse-centered EHRs" designed to enhance workflow. The study, which included over 9,000 nurses and took place over eight months, emphasizes the significance of EHR experience, especially for nurses under 40, in job consideration. It also highlights the competitive advantage of user-friendly EHR systems for hospitals in recruitment and retention, as high turnover rates often correlate with difficult EHRs. In contrast, Magnet-designated hospitals report higher nurse satisfaction with their EHRs. Additionally, the challenges new nurses face with EHR systems are notable, with 88% indicating limited hands-on experience.

EHR Usability Crisis: Nurses Demand Better Systems to Combat Burnout Access Newswire

Healthcare providers are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve patient care efficiency, health outcomes, and overall patient experiences. The focus is on reducing clinical workloads, personalizing healthcare delivery, and enhancing outcomes by integrating AI with existing workflows. Notable advancements include Northwell Health's iNAV tool, which speeds up cancer diagnoses from MRIs and CT scans by significantly cutting biopsy wait times, and the Medical University of South Carolina's agile AI implementation, which has improved patient registration and engagement through iteratively enhanced features.

AI Revolutionizes Patient Care: Enhancing Diagnostics and Streamlining Processes HealthTech