Physicians are more time-crunched and stressed that ever before. In 2011, the American Medical Association reported that 45 percent of physicians met the criteria for burnout. Fast forward to 2016, that number jumped to nearly 55 percent.
Clinical documentation has been one of the biggest challenges for physicians because it directly relates to reimbursement. Following a substantial investment in EMR technology, many physicians aren't interested in spending thousands more to further streamline documentation methods.
But a feasible option exists, all without spending tens of thousands in an upfront investment. Here is why physicians desperately need an affordable voice recognition solution.
Clinical Documentation Statistics
Before we get to the solution, let's take a look at some of the documentation struggles physicians are facing:
· In 2014, one study found that physicians spent, on average, 16 percent of their week on administrative tasks.
· Just two years later, there was a significant uptick in time commitments for administrative tasks. A 2016 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that physicians spent 27 percent of their day performing direct face-to-face clinical time with patients. They spent nearly twice as much time — 49 percent — working in the EMR or at their desk. Physicians also spent an additional two hours each night performing more documentation.
· A 2014 survey by the American Medical Association revealed that nearly three-quarters of physicians thought it was difficult or very difficult for the EMR to decrease their workload. Forty-two percent felt similarly about the EMR's ability to improve efficiency.
Clearly, physicians are struggling with maximizing their EMR interactions as well as streamlining clinical documentation tasks. So what's the solution?
SayIt is the Solution
Interestingly, further research has indicated that physicians who utilize documentation support, such as voice recognition software, reduce their administrative burden and increase patient care time. But some of those software packages can be expensive and have an extensive learning curve — two traits that mimic EMR implementation and that many physicians want to avoid at all costs.
However, there is a solution. SayIt is the most affordable medical voice recognition software on the market today. Not only that, it's incredibly user-friendly.
Here's a quick list of features:
· Easy to learn with no voice training
· Simple voice or touch commands keep complex workflows on track
· Dedicated hotkeys simplify toggling between dictation and shortcuts
· No desktop installation required
· Cloud-based and needs only an internet connection
· No upfront investment – just simple subscription pricing
· HIPAA-compliant and secure
· Compatible with both PC and Mac
Head on over to MEDictate and check out all of the innovative features that SayIt voice recognition software has to offer. You can even sign up for a no obligation trial.
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