HIMSS23: Trying to disrupt the status quo for EHRs
Provider organizations should consider alternatives to alleviate clinician burnout and deliver stronger ROI, contends Holly Urban of CliniComp.
Electronic health records are at the very heart of the HIT industry. They have pros – and they have cons. The cons are why CliniComp says it's time to disrupt EHRs.
Holly Urban is vice president of clinical product design at CliniComp, a vendor of an electronic health record with an architectural framework designed to manage interoperability, scalability, adaptability and real-time performance data challenges.
We interviewed her to get her views on the state of healthcare information technology today, how her company is attempting to solve real-world EHR pain points, and why the healthcare C-suite should be looking for "meaningful disruption."
Q. What is the most pressing issue or trend facing healthcare information technology at this moment as the industry gathers for HIMSS23?
A. In our industry plagued with persistent staffing shortages, clinician burnout and financial pressures, it’s time for technology to deliver on its promise. For years, healthcare provider organizations have invested billions in time and money, pushed forward by federal regulations, yet most have not realized real return on their investment.
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