Healthcare IT News June 12, 2024
The Wisconsin medical center’s HIMS department reported a complete transformation in their workflow: It could save up to 40% of time when abstracting a large volume chart, which equates to 16.7 hours per week.
Mauston, Wisconsin-based Mile Bluff Medical Center clinicians faced numerous challenges due to the overwhelming amount of data they encountered daily. This data, found in various formats, including structured, unstructured and scanned documents, often made it difficult for clinicians to make timely and well-informed decisions regarding treatment plans.
THE PROBLEM
Critical information might be buried deep within a scanned document, leading to delays in accessing necessary details. The task of sifting through extensive electronic health records to find pertinent information contributed significantly to clinician burnout and cognitive...