This live episode from the Becker’s Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago features Ann Cappellari, Chief Medical Information Officer of SSM Health. Here, she discusses her efforts in ambient documentation solutions utilizing AI, the staffing crisis, and more.
Summary
Ann Cappellari: Ambulatory Documentation Solutions and Staffing Crisis
Introduction
This live episode from the Becker’s Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago features Ann Cappellari, Chief Medical Information Officer of SSM Health. Here, she discusses her efforts in ambient documentation solutions utilizing AI, the staffing crisis, and more.
Ambient Documentation Solutions Utilizing AI
Ann Capari, Chief Medical Information Officer at SSM Health, is excited about a new ambient documentation solution that uses AI-generated notes to quickly document patient visits. This innovative solution helps healthcare providers save time and effort by streamlining the documentation process.
Standardizing Care and Identifying Variations
In addition to ambient documentation solutions, Cappellari is also focusing on identifying variations in care and standardizing care across the SSM Health system. By doing so, she aims to improve the quality of care delivered to patients and enhance overall patient outcomes.
Addressing Workforce Challenges
To address the staffing crisis, SSM Health has partnered with Optum to centralize and use technology to take care of many tasks outside of the hospital. By leveraging technology, Cappellari and her team aim to optimize workflow, increase efficiency, and ensure that patient care is not compromised due to workforce challenges.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Ann Cappellari, Chief Medical Information Officer of SSM Health, is actively working towards implementing ambient documentation solutions utilizing AI, standardizing care, and addressing the staffing crisis. By embracing technology and innovative solutions, she aims to improve patient care and ensure optimal outcomes.
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This episode aired on 06/21/2023 and can be listened here.
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