The consensus from health IT leaders and stakeholders at ViVE 2023 was clear — now is an exciting time for healthcare. The pandemic accelerated digital transformation, and speakers at the event focused on keeping pace with that momentum by embracing innovation and artificial intelligence while evolving the way health IT stakeholders operate within their roles. HealthTech spoke with some of those health IT leaders during the conference about their biggest priorities amid today’s increasingly complex healthcare landscape. They shared tips on how to create digital transformation effectively. Click the banner to receive content beyond our ViVE 2023 coverage by becoming an Insider. 1. The Importance of Optimizing Workflows with the EMR At Allegheny Health Network , Chief Digital and Information Officer Dr. Ashis Barad is focused on optimizing the electronic medical record to improve operational workflows. “If the EMR isn’t standardized and working optimally for schedules, registration and referrals, then that’s going to create a consumer experience where a patient goes online to book an appointment, and it’s not going to link to a real appointment, and it won’t work right,” he said. Many provider identities are broken within the infrastructure. Barad pointed out that in some cases, patients […]
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