Beyond the Scope Bilal Ahmad, Spectrum Healthcare Partners
Jan 8, 2025
Bilal Ahmad, a Pathologist at Spectrum Healthcare Partners in Maine, shares insights from his experience at Pathology Visions 2024. He discusses the unique hurdles of running a physician-owned practice and how digital pathology addresses staffing challenges, alleviating clinician burnout. The conversation highlights advancements that enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Ahmad emphasizes the vital role of retaining experienced staff while integrating technology, showcasing the evolving landscape of pathology in the modern healthcare environment.
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Digital Pathology for Recruitment
- Spectrum Healthcare Partners, a physician-owned multi-specialty practice, found it difficult to recruit pathologists.
- They implemented digital pathology to address this recruitment challenge and improve workflow.
Benefits of Digital Pathology
- Digital pathology helps by improving efficiency, reducing travel time, and increasing pathologist's work satisfaction.
- These improvements help decrease feelings of burnout and increase staff retention.
Retaining Senior Pathologists
- Retain experienced pathologists for their valuable institutional knowledge.
- Engage them through digital pathology, even in modified work plans, to share their expertise.