By Dr. Oona Hayes How can we use data to change the way certain services are delivered? Whether it’s an office schedule where the next available appointment is a few weeks out or filling out insurance forms late at night, …
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By Dr. Cole Stanley Turning diagnostic coding from a necessary evil into a vital practice tool I can think of few things that spark less joy in medicine than the task of choosing the proper diagnostic code(s). Too often I …
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January 16, 2023 The joy of showing your team the results of their efforts As Medical Directors for HDC, Dr. Oona Hayes and I (Dr. Cole Stanley) have been keen to speak with our family physician peers across the province to hear how …
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By Dr. Oona Hayes My resolution, as one of the medical directors of the Health Data Coalition, is to connect with colleagues who are using and contributing their practice data to HDC Discover. What are the issues in your practices? …
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By Dr. Cole Stanley The high stakes path to embedded frontline QI and why we need to take it now Preface – In true QI style, I’ve decided to test out something new. Unlike a lot of other business articles …
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By Dr. Oona Hayes In my last instalment in this series, I highlighted the benefits of increasing one’s “Joy in work” and the necessary conditions for this work. I agree with Dr. Stanley that this is the time to lean …
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The Health Data Coalition would like to acknowledge Dr. Dan Horvat, in recognition of his enduring dedication and commitment as a founding HDC Board Director. Dan served the HDC board for the past six years, as well as serving on …
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By Dr. Oona Hayes Focusing on “what matters to you” defines your values and preferences in the face of a challenge. The B.C. Patient Quality and Safety Council encourages providers to use this question as part of patient-centered care. Patients …
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By Dr. Cole Stanley This summer, Dr. Bill Clifford retires from his role as HDC Medical Director. Dr. Clifford is a founder of HDC and has been a champion of data-driven practice since the introduction of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) …
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The HDC is pleased to announce several changes to our physician-led grassroots organization, that will continue to strengthen the organization’s succession plan. First, we would like to acknowledge and recognize Dr. Bill Clifford for his dedication, vision, and immense contribution …
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