The Health Information Technology Special Issue: Tackling New Challenges to Digital Transformation
January 27th 2023A letter from the guest editor highlights the potential for the findings in this special issue help us take steps toward realizing the promise of information technology in health care.
Investigating Real-world Consequences of Biases in Commonly Used Clinical Calculators
Clinical calculators that do not include demographic variables may be biased, and their equity should be understood in the context of clinical guidelines.
Using Telemedicine Interventions During COVID-19 to Expand Care Post COVID-19
The Patient-Centered Rheumatology Collaborative identified several critical areas for further intervention to improve the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Classifying Clinical Work Settings Using EHR Audit Logs: A Machine Learning Approach
January 23rd 2023An automated pipeline of frequency representation and machine learning models on raw electronic health record (EHR) audit logs can classify work settings based on clinical work activities.
Patient Perspectives on Technology-Based Approaches to Social Needs Screening
Patients are essential stakeholders in designing systems to capture social needs. The authors present key findings from patient interviews regarding social needs screening through technology-based modalities.
Health Systems and Telemedicine Adoption for Diabetes and Hypertension Care
Small practices reduced their use of telemedicine during early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Technical support may help expand and maintain telemedicine in small practices.
Associations Between Physician Practice Models and Health Information Exchange
January 11th 2023A survey of all Arizona physicians found that accountable care organization, clinically integrated network, or integrated delivery network participation was associated with higher use of health information exchange. However, there are exceptions and important barriers noted.
Changes in Electronic Notification Volume and Primary Care Provider Burnout
Primary care provider burnout was analyzed before and after a national initiative to optimize the electronic health record inbox notification system at the Veterans Health Administration.