By Sonny Hyare, MD

Software is eating the world, and healthcare is no exception. From chatbots to virtual scribes, the promises of AI and automation continue to reshape medicine. Yet amid this technological revolution, one fundamental challenge persists: enabling physicians to work efficiently with their EHR systems.

Our previous article, “From EHR to ROI: Connecting Dots in Physician Efficiency,” explored the impact of complex navigation, redundant interfaces, and inadequate training contributing to physician burnout and decreased productivity. As the pendulum swings from antiquated to new methods, ReMedi Health Solutions maintains focus on what matters most: patients, clinicians, and healthier outcomes.

While the industry experiments with futuristic solutions, we take a fundamentally different approach with our Physician Personalization & Efficiency Sessions—one where clinical expertise drives technological transformation. Through personalized, peer-to-peer engagement and advanced analytics, we deliver sustainable improvements at scale. This article, the second in our three-part series, unpacks the inner workings of our clinical by design methodology and its power to transform EHR utilization across health systems.

The Physician Efficiency Challenge

The consequences of inefficiency are significant: physician burnout, reduced patient face time, and compromised care quality. ReMedi’s approach addresses these challenges through a unique combination of clinical leadership, targeted optimization, and physician-led training that consistently delivers measurable improvements in efficiency and satisfaction.

The ReMedi Difference: Clinical Leadership at the Core

What sets ReMedi apart is our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence through physician-led innovation. Our programs are designed and led by physicians who have walked in our clients’ shoes, understanding both the pressures of patient care, constantly changing reimbursement models, and the highs and lows of healthcare technology. Our physician informaticists bring a unique perspective towards EHR anywhere in its lifecycle by:

• Identifying efficiency opportunities that others miss
• Designing solutions that align with real clinical workflows
• Delivering training that resonates with clinicians
• Driving adoption through peer-to-peer engagement
• Optimizing documentation to maximize reimbursement potential and ensure compliance across all care models

Delivering Efficiency at Scale

ReMedi’s approach goes beyond traditional EHR training by combining peer-to-peer expertise with a scalable tech stack. Our Physician Efficiency Programs create sustainable improvements through a carefully crafted methodology that scales across healthcare organizations while maintaining personalization for each physician.

Personalization with Purpose

What makes our approach unique is our ability to tailor EHR systems to each physician’s specific needs while maintaining organizational standards. By focusing on individual workflow patterns and specialty requirements, we ensure that every output directly enhances clinical efficiency. Our physician informaticists work one-on-one with clinicians to customize their digital workspace, streamlining documentation, orders, charge capture and clinical review processes.

Data-Driven Optimization

Our approach to efficiency uses analytics to identify opportunities for improvement while measuring the impact of our interventions. This technology-enabled approach allows us to:

• Target high-impact optimization opportunities
• Measure doctor’s real-world efficiency gains
• Ensure sustained adoption of improvements
• Scale solutions across departments and specialties

Measurable Impact Across Healthcare Organizations

ReMedi’s “clinical by design” approach consistently transforms how physicians interact with technology, delivering results that matter to both clinicians and healthcare leaders:

Physician Time Recovery

Our programs consistently save physicians 60-70 minutes per day on documentation, dramatically reducing administrative burden through optimized workflows. While ambient AI technology promises to revolutionize clinical documentation, it addresses just one facet of the physician’s digital experience. Direct EHR interaction remains essential—from verifying AI-generated notes to managing complex clinical scenarios and maintaining compliance requirements. 

Furthermore, personalized EHR optimization creates a synergistic effect: as ambient AI handles routine documentation, customized workflows enable physicians to navigate remaining tasks with unprecedented efficiency. This comprehensive approach translates directly to increased patient care, improved work-life balance, and reduced burnout risk.

Enhanced Clinical Efficiency

Over 85% of physicians report significantly faster order entry after implementing our solutions, while streamlined clinical review processes across all specialties ensure faster, more accurate decision-making. By reducing time spent on non-clinical tasks, we enable physicians to focus on what matters most: patient care.

Increased Physician Confidence

Nearly 100% of physicians report increased confidence in their EHR use, with over 50% improvement in self-reported proficiency after each session. This enhanced mastery of digital tools leads to sustainable improvements in workflow efficiency and better clinical outcomes.

Exceptional Satisfaction

Our physician-led approach consistently earns exceptional satisfaction ratings above 4.9/5, with nearly 100% of participants recommending our programs to colleagues. This outstanding satisfaction reflects our deep understanding of clinical needs and our ability to deliver meaningful improvements that resonate with practicing physicians.

Anonymous physician comments from ReMedi Personalization Surveys:

“I have already used [EHR] for over ten years, so it was useful to learn new “tricks”.”

“Thank you. My experience with my 1:1 Trainer was very informative and eased my anxiety about the transition. She helped me set up a streamlined view and process to use [EHR]. Please continue to offer these 1:1 sessions. They are invaluable.”

“The focused training was much more beneficial than the previous sessions. I definitely feel more confident with the system after the session today.”

Beyond Traditional EHR Training

Standard vendor training treats the EHR like any other software platform, focusing on individual role competencies. But healthcare is different. Patient care flows across departments, specialties, and roles—requiring a more sophisticated approach to EHR education. Our programs go beyond basic feature training to address the full complexity of clinical workflows, ensuring that efficiency improvements benefit the entire patient journey rather than isolated tasks.

The Path Forward: Key Considerations for Health IT Leaders

The transformation of healthcare technology goes beyond efficiency metrics—it’s about creating an environment where excellence in patient care can lead the way. Consider these critical factors for achieving true physician efficiency:

• Clinical leadership must drive technology optimization, not the other way around.
• One-size-fits-all EHR training consistently fails to deliver sustainable results.
• Physician time savings must be measured in hours per week, not minutes per task. 
• True EHR optimization doesn’t just save time—it improves how physicians practice.
• Real transformation doesn’t require a shiny new tool. It happens at the intersection of workflow, specialty expertise, and technical capability.
• The most successful EHR optimization programs prioritize physician wellness alongside operational metrics and payor reimbursement models.

Ready to explore how these principles can transform your organization? Connect with ReMedi to begin the conversation.

About the Author:

Sonny Hyare, MD, brings 15+ years of clinical technology expertise to his role as Chief Executive Officer of ReMedi Health Solutions. As a former physician executive with Advisory Board Company, he led EHR transformations at some of the nation’s largest health systems. His proven approach to physician efficiency has shaped how leading healthcare organizations implement and optimize their EHR systems.

Connect with Sonny on LinkedIn to discuss your EHR implementation and optimization strategy.