Dr. Nele Jessel, Chief Medical Officer at Athenahealth, discusses the challenges facing healthcare, including technology burnout. She highlights the unique nature of healthcare and the importance of patient experience. The chapter explores the use of AI in improving customer experiences in various industries. It also emphasizes the need to focus on context and learn from other industries.
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Technology, including electronic health records, has contributed to the increased administrative burden in healthcare, but there is potential for AI to alleviate these burdens and improve efficiency.
Patient experience in healthcare goes beyond medical care and can be improved by leveraging technology, such as ambient voice technology, to remove administrative distractions and enhance interactions with providers.
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Challenges in the Healthcare Sector
The biggest challenges in healthcare today include the shift towards a consumer-centric model, new care models, regulatory requirements, and improved access to information through electronic health records. Healthcare organizations now need to focus on delivering high-quality care with optimal patient outcomes at a low cost, while also providing a first-rate patient experience and avoiding burnout among providers and staff.
Technology's Contribution to Administrative Burden
Technology, including electronic health records, has contributed to the increased administrative burden in healthcare. While technology has become the scapegoat, it is important to recognize that numerous changes in regulations, payment models, and care models have also affected the industry. The current technology in healthcare is not yet where it should be, but there is potential for technology, including AI, to alleviate administrative burdens and improve efficiency.
The Importance of Patient Experience
Patient experience is a crucial component of overall healthcare, and it goes beyond just the medical care provided. From the moment a patient enters a healthcare facility, their experience is influenced by the receptionist, the staff, and the provider. Ensuring high-value interactions and appropriate face-to-face time with providers is vital. Leveraging technology, such as ambient voice technology, can help remove administrative distractions and improve the patient experience.
Today’s guest is Dr. Nele Jessel, Chief Medical Officer at Athenahealth. Athenahealth is one of the leading U.S. providers of network-enabled services for healthcare and point-of-care mobile apps. She joins us on the program to talk about the biggest challenges facing healthcare – including the burden that a lot of new technology is placing on doctors. Throughout her appearance, Dr. Jesel underscores the many ways data can be used for improved patient experiences that bear a strong resemblance to customer experience workflows in other industries. To discover more AI use cases, best practice guides, white papers, frameworks, and more, join Emerj Plus at emerj.com/p1.
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