Becker's Healthcare November 15, 2023
In an online survey conducted by HealthDay-Harris Poll, almost 63% of physicians and nurses across the nation reported experiencing a moderate or significant level of burnout in their workplace. To combat this, healthcare organizations have been making systemic changes to reduce administrative burdens on their providers with the help of technology.
AI-aided documentation
Heavy workloads, long working hours and administrative burdens are often cited as major contributors to burnout among healthcare professionals.
The increasing use of electronic health records has also been associated with higher levels of stress and burnout, with 57% of providers agreeing that excessive EHR documentation is one of the contributing factors leading to burnout.
“Across the country, doctors are being inundated with messages, and it’s...