I recently commented on a post in a physicians-only Facebook group to which I belong. The original post said that when physicians order imaging studies, we often order the wrong […]

How do physicians find the information they need to make decisions in the electronic health record (EHR)? How does the EHR organize information – narrative and more discrete data elements […]

It is well known that electronic health records (EHRs) can be frustrating to the health care providers who use them. Often described as “clunky” or “cumbersome,” I submit that a […]

It is an honor to co-host the Inside Angle podcast alongside Dr. Melissa Clarke. In our first episode, we introduced ourselves to the Inside Angle community. And now, it is […]

Over the past 40 years or so, the technology used to interact with medical records has changed dramatically. First there was paper. Then electronic health records (EHRs) came along, offering—among […]

When asked to reflect on what inspired their career choices most doctors and nurses will speak about the professional satisfaction and joy in helping people. They will talk about making […]

Not just during the current COVID-19 pandemic, but for a long time, doctors and nurses have expressed concerns and frustration with the administrative work of clinical documentation. An article from […]

A recent Politico piece on the implementation of Epic in Denmark highlighted some key areas where the American-grown electronic health record (EHR) was simply “lost in translation” in the Scandinavian […]

I recently had cause to wonder about the progress we’re making on the path to interoperability through “the woods” of healthcare information exchange (HIE). In late July, my husband had […]

The Lab LOINC committee convened at the Regenstrief Institute in Indianapolis on December 8, 2016 for a day of discussion and decision making. The liveliest topic amongst participants this session […]