Tag Archives: EHR

Growing up just off the reservation in Wisconsin, I began noticing deficiencies in Native American healthcare at an early age. Seeing family and friends struggling to take care of themselves and access the proper healthcare to combat issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and amputation, I was inspired to make changes in my personal life…

What is the number one, sure-fire way to decrease morale, plummet patient satisfaction ratings, and generally make someone feel like you really do not care about them? Make them wait indefinitely. Ever since the Veterans Health Administration scandal of 2014, the phrase “wait time” has taken on a dark connotation. Prior to the scandal, wait…

“Integration” is one of those sneaky words that appears in almost every discussion about healthcare. And in every application, it seems to be used in a new way. But it is not the speaker’s fault. The confusion is rooted in the word itself and how it relates to our complex healthcare systems. In truth, there…