The DocBuddy Journal

In this episode of The DocBuddy Journal we covered 2 topics.  1.) There's a new AI doctor in town and its name is NYUTron.  Hear how researchers at NYU developed a custom LLM built on a 4.1 billion word cloud derived from electronic medical records and how it can predict mortality, readmissions, and comorbidities better than traditional models. 2.) We published a new article on the DocBuddy b...

First we talk through the Disruptors Scaring Physicians shared by Becker's like: Burnout and Physician Shortage AI Market Forces Next, we look at the Amanda Moy MPhil, MPH, MA coauthored study on How Clinician Perceptions of EHR Use Can Drive EHR Innovation in the emergency department.  Top pain points shared and broken down were: Lack of automation Viral copies of errors and duplicate conten...

Join us as we wrap up another great ASCA event in Louisville, KY. Then, hear more about our nationally syndicated article titled "As more physicians approach retirement age, are we prepared for the shortfall?"  Read the full article here . Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn #healthit #healthitpodcast #ASCA2023 #OutpatientSurgery #AmbulatorySurgery 

Op Note is integrated with HST Pathways! Hear more about how this connection between DocBuddy Op Note and HST Pathways represents a significant step forward for providers and staff at ASCs, empowering them with the tools they need to optimize operations, improve physician and staff morale, and reduce the time from procedure performed to reimbursement. Plus, more info about joining DocBuddy in Loui...

Join us for a fun discussion with DocBuddy Product Manager, Ashley Bye. We reviewed DocBuddy's cloud-based On Call Calendar solution, how it improves administrative workflow, and the positive impact it has on providers and patients. A quick look at DocBuddy On Call , a sister solution to On Call Calendar, and how it eliminates the paper chase of a manual on call documentation workflow for pro...

We covered the best of the best headlines from HIMSS 23 in this one! ChatGPT and AI in healthcare. Cybersecurity is now an "imperative." Disrupting the EHR status quo. Considering physician workflows for precision medicine. Why patient burnout is a silent public health crisis. Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn #healthit #healthitpodcast

More on ChatGPT (and its ever growing list of competitors) in healthcare. "The AI Will See You Now," an article that ran on the Wall Street Journal , generated an expert response in the form of Cary M. Dash MD's letter to the editor. Listen to hear how Dr. Dash's response aligns exactly with the realities of burnout that physicians face and how more AI tools will not solve them...

This week we're joined by special guests Bill Prentice, CEO of ASCA , and Chris Schriever, ASCA Consultant and CEO of ASC Data . We discussed the upcoming Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s Annual Conference & Expo which is happening May 17-20 in Louisville, KY including exciting new topics being covered at this years event.  It's not too late to register!  Use promo code docbud...

Operative Report Pain Point survey results from attendees of the GSASC / SCASCA Joint Semi-Annual Conference & Tradeshow. Spoiler alert: waiting for signatures was the number one issue with the traditional op report process. A quick look at the AMA article " Why physician private practice should be on your radar " Pondering if the pendulum is swing back to physician ownership from ph...

Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal: Meet DocBuddy at the GSASC / SCASCA Joint Semi-Annual Conference & Tradeshow this Thursday and Friday in Atlanta. Chat GPT in Healthcare Pros and Cons of large language models in healthcare from JAMA . Potential applications of GPT in healthcare from a Forbes contributor and why it seems more like a solution in sea...

Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal: An in-depth discussion of our CGM ARPIMA EHR integrated mobile app. How legacy speech recognition and "mobility solutions" fall short. That to combat physician burnout, you have GOT to address their workflows. Click to learn more about our CGM Aprima integrated workflow solution . Visit DocBuddy.com to learn...

Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal: We take a look at Trends Scaring Physicians shared by Becker's Healthcare . Artificial Intelligence in healthcare.  Plus, is AI real? The causes of the looming shortage of physicians in the US. Should independent practice be further expanded to midlevel providers across the country? Visit DocBuddy.com to learn mor...

Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal: Reviewing the American Journal of Managed Care Study titled "Trends in Electronic Health Record Capabilities for Tracking Documentation Time." (Editors note- AJMC was incorrectly referred to as the American Journal of Medical Care early on in the episode.  Our mistake and our apologies for the "typo.&quo...

Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal: We're joined by DocBuddy Founder & CEO Andy D'Agostino to discuss 2 ASC headlines from ASC Focus and Becker's Healthcare . The implications for ASCs of more cases flowing to them from inpatient including how Private Equity impacts this dynamic. The origin story of our Op Note solution. You'll al...

Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal: Where to find DocBuddy in March!  We're supporting and exhibiting at the TASCS '23 Annual Conference and Capitol Day from March 6 - 8 We'll also be at the  GSASC/SCASCA Joint Semi-Annual Conference and Trade Show happening March 30 - 31. Evaluating more headlines related to physician workflows, alternati...

Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal: We spoke with Maggie Jeffries, MD who is based out of Houston, TX, is the owner of Avanti Anesthesia, and sits on the Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society board of directors as the Vice President. Dr. Jeffries shared her perspective on the upcoming TASCS annual conference .  (Be sure to visit the DocBuddy booth in t...

Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal: Over the weekend, the NYT ran an op-ed titled "Doctors Aren’t Burned Out From Overwork. We’re Demoralized by Our Health System." and it caught the eye of the DocBuddy team. Where the expectation by those in Health IT would be that the "system" addresses workflows that are not optimized for physician...

Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal: It's true that DocBuddy delivers best in class speech recognition but there's way more to it! Why a truly comprehensive solution for providers needs to go beyond real time dictation with mobility, interoperability, and centralized data access. How we're addressing workflows that impact healthcare organiz...

Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal featuring special guest, Shaunna Vosburg: The difference in end user sentiment during an EHR implementation vs a DocBuddy implementation. In how many minutes a (tech savvy) provider can be trained and using DocBuddy. How a provider went from "I don't have time for this" to a DocBuddy super user. Visit Doc...

Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal featuring special guest, Rob Heath: IOEN 2023 Arthroplasty Prospectus overview including notable sessions, new technologies, and the global pull of the event. Awareness of private equity avenues for surgeons and their organization. The #1 reason to be hopeful as a surgeon in 2023. Visit DocBuddy.com to learn more about...

Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal: Meet DocBuddy at the ICJR Winter Hip & Knee Summit in Vail, CO. The revenue cycle hurdle at ASCs that no one is talking about. Why transcription builds an inherent delay to claim submission and payment. How moving from paper film to digital improves the quality of life for providers. Hear a first hand account of im...

Here's what to expect on this week's episode of the DocBuddy Journal: 2023 events where you can find DocBuddy. DocBuddy's perspective on Dr. Adam Tabriz' article "Physicians' Early Resignation And Early Retirement Due To Burnout In 2022." Addressing the "moral injury" some claim that drives physician burnout. Impacts of physician dissatisfaction on the...

We're joined by DocBuddy Founder and CEO, Andy D'Agostino, to discuss healthcare's big shift from 'paper film to digital,' what this shift means, how long it will take, and more! Visit DocBuddy.com to learn more about our solutions, to request a demo, or start your free 15 day trial of DocBuddy. Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn

Hear about DocBuddy's product mix.  Then, get the Vision, Culture, and Connectivity playbook for setting yourself up for success in 2023! See the Becker's ASC article referenced here . Visit DocBuddy.com to learn more about our solutions, to request a demo, or start your free 15 day trial of DocBuddy. Follow DocBuddy on LinkedIn

Hear how and why provider burnout is leveling off through the DocBuddy lens.  Understand which burnout contributors are technology related and preventable, which are self-inflicted, and why the switch from "paper film to digital" is critical for providers. Learn more about the Arch Collaborative and KLAS Research here and read the report referenced in the show at this link . Visit DocBud...