Every physician has lived this moment: they open the chart, only to find half the story. Labs are missing. Medications are outdated. A hospital discharge note is either buried in another system you can’t access, or missing. Meanwhile, the patient is sitting in front of you, expecting answers. This isn’t rare. It’s the norm. Our…
On July 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new initiative requiring major EHR vendors to connect directly to national data-sharing networks. The American Medical Association (AMA) called the move “long overdue,” noting that for the first time, physicians will get real-time, full patient records—not just a handful of data fields.…
Patients pay thousands of dollars each year to escape rushed visits and endless waiting rooms. The concierge care model is quickly gaining steam. Concierge medicine promises time, access, and personalization. Patients and physicians are ready to get back to the compassionate care they signed up for when they entered the medical field. But, here’s the…