{"id":1825,"date":"2019-09-27T10:26:13","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T17:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ascentblog.org\/?p=1825"},"modified":"2019-09-25T10:55:10","modified_gmt":"2019-09-25T17:55:10","slug":"three-ways-to-ensure-technology-solutions-dont-become-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ascentblog.org\/three-ways-to-ensure-technology-solutions-dont-become-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Ways to Ensure Technology Solutions Don\u2019t Become Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A 2018 Medical Group Management Association poll found that 70\npercent of health care providers planned to invest in new technology this year.\nIt\u2019s tempting to greet this news with enthusiasm\u2014after all, technology has long\nimproved processes and simplified workflows\u2014but relying too heavily on tech can\nsometimes backfire. Many providers end up searching for new solutions to the\nsame old problems. Breaking free of this cycle demands a new approach to these\nproblems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let Your Practice Drive Your Technology<br> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ascentblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/server-technology-wires-connection-.jpg\" alt=\"internet servers \" class=\"wp-image-1826\" width=\"573\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ascentblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/server-technology-wires-connection-.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ascentblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/server-technology-wires-connection--300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first areas providers look to improve is electronic health records (EHRs). A decade ago, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act was established to encourage the implementation of EHRs and the technology to support them. The federal government set aside billions of dollars in funds to subsidize providers, and today, 85 percent of physicians use EHRs.<br>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the goal of a national health care infrastructure never truly came to fruition. Now, the focus has shifted to value-based care, which means many providers are once again hoping that technology will lead them to the so-called promised land. In order to truly effect change, you\u2019ll need to take a look at how you run your practice before going \u201call in\u201d on new software or hardware. The following strategies will help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Focus on your processes,\ndetermining what they are and how you can use technology effectively to ensure\nthey work. It helps to look at your desired outcome and work backwards in order\nto determine how to achieve it. It\u2019s easy to get caught up in the excitement of\nnew technology, but if your systems don\u2019t help streamline your processes,\nyou\u2019re simply throwing money away.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t look at\nstandardization as a bad thing. As far back as medical school, you were taught\nto treat each patient individually. While this is good in theory, there are\ncertain areas where standardized care can reduce turmoil and improve\nefficiency.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Involve your entire\nstaff in the decision-making process. Before upgrading to a brand new EHR\nsystem, get input from the people who actually use it. It\u2019s easy to fall for\nthe sales pitch and get glassy-eyed over all the bells and whistles, but\nfunctionality is key\u2014and the people in your office are the ones best-equipped\nto tell you whether a potential new system will offer any true benefits. It may\nturn out that you would be better served by optimizing your current system\nrather than investing in an expensive new one.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no doubt that technology can be helpful\u2014as long as it\u2019s\nused correctly. Take the time to come up with a solution before focusing on the\nproblem and you\u2019ll be on your way to utilizing tech efficiently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 2018 Medical Group Management Association poll found that 70 percent of health care providers planned to invest in new technology this year. It\u2019s tempting to greet this news with enthusiasm\u2014after all, technology has long improved processes and simplified workflows\u2014but relying too heavily on tech can sometimes backfire. 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