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Beat Physician Burnout with Medical Scribes: Reclaim Your Time and Sanity

Physician burnout is a serious issue, and the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians recognizes it. Studies have shown a promising solution: medical scribes.

How Medical Scribes Can Help

Medical scribes can significantly reduce physician workload by:

  • Preparing for appointments: Freeing you up for what matters most – patient interaction.
  • Managing problem lists: Keeping patient charts organized and up-to-date.
  • Documenting encounters: Accurately capturing visit details without sacrificing time.
  • Tracking quality measures: Ensuring you meet essential healthcare standards.
  • Entering orders: Streamlining the administrative burden.
  • Optimizing patient flow: Creating a smoother experience for both you and your patients.

The Bottom Line: More Time, Less Stress

Research suggests that physicians can reclaim a significant amount of time with a medical scribe – up to 100 minutes per 8-hour shift! Imagine the possibilities: catching up on paperwork, spending more time with patients, or simply achieving a better work-life balance.

Choosing the Right Medical Scribe

To ensure a successful pilot program, it’s crucial to find qualified scribes. Look for individuals who are:

  • Well-trained: Have a strong foundation in medical terminology and practices.
  • EHR-savvy: Familiar with your specific electronic health record system.
  • Specialty-specific: Possess knowledge relevant to your area of practice.
  • Ready to contribute: Prepared to make a positive impact from day one.

Partnering for Success

Working with a reputable medical scribe vendor like ScribeEMR – recognized as #1 by KLAS – offers several advantages:

  • Reduced costs and hassle: ScribeEMR handles scribes’ recruitment, training, and management.
  • Faster implementation: Get started quickly and efficiently.
  • Proven track record: Benefit from their experience serving over 1,000 satisfied physicians.

Ready to Take Action?

Combating physician burnout is essential for a healthier healthcare system. If you want to learn more about how medical scribes can help your providers and practice, contact us today!

Author

Terry Ciesla - Senior Vice President, Sales/Business Development, ScribeEMR

Terry Ciesla has served healthcare administrators, providers, and practices for many years, holding senior management positions for several healthcare service and IT vendors. Before joining ScribeEMR, he guided the successful startup of a company that delivers cognitive computing and analytics software to hospitals and physician practices. He has served as the Director for Implementation Services at MedQuist, Inc., and Assistant Director of Patient Services for the University of South Florida Physicians Group, where he directed a team of more than 35 nurses.