We have an unfathomable amount of data available to us today in healthcare. Beyond our clinical data, we have multiple discrete fields of other bits and bytes that we can look at to discover better ways to care for our patients. Sometimes, though, in our zeal to find problems or solutions, we get things a bit wrong in putting the data together into useful, actionable insights.

Call-outs, resignations, and limited staffing resources make it challenging to keep up with the day to day requirements of a primary care practice. While many corporations are transitioning to remote or hybrid work and are increasing compensation to remain competitive, it is difficult to make these changes in a field where in person contact is necessary. Telemedicine is certainly a trend here to stay, but most visits still require an in-person appointment so the provider can listen to the patient’s heart, lungs, and perform tests that cannot be done from home.