Clinician burnout – where's technology when you need it?

The administrative burden is a major problem, and technology frequently makes it worse. But is there a better course of action? According to one expert, IT is underutilized as a tool to enable clinicians to spend more time with their patients. Executives of hospitals and healthcare systems are all too aware with clinician burnout, a widespread issue that jeopardizes the quality and accessibility of healthcare. Innovative business leaders are searching for techniques and tools that will lessen caregiver fatigue and enhance daily life. Julie Frey, director of product strategy at Wolters Kluwer Health, a producer of clinical decision support systems, recently spoke with Healthcare IT News. Frey has over ten years of experience in product and business strategy.