Physicians Practice March 18, 2025
Hari Prasad, Keith A. Reynolds

Technology offers promising solutions to alleviate administrative challenges and free up valuable time for clinicians to focus on direct patient care.

Physician burnout remains a critical issue facing health care, and much of this stress stems not from clinical work but from the administrative burdens that weigh on providers and their support staff. Studies suggest that physicians spend an estimated 30–50% of their workday on non-clinical tasks, including documentation, coding, and insurance-related activities. These time-consuming responsibilities not only detract from the quality of patient care but also contribute to high employee turnover rates and escalating operational costs.

Inefficient workflows can manifest themselves in a myriad of ways. Lengthy patient wait times—often a direct result of manual scheduling and paperwork—lead to...

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