Christine Bechtel

Nov 29, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Spencer D. Dorn |Joshua Mansour |Christine Bechtel |Michael McGuire

In today’s digitized, on-demand world, patients frequently use portals to send their physicians questions and requests. Today, physicians receive 57 percent more patient messages than before the pandemic. They spend the highest proportion of their inbox time on these messages, often responding after hours. While messaging is an essential care access point, high volume strains the thinly–stretched health care workforce and may contribute to burnout.

Aug 15, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Joe Nicholson |Christine Bechtel |Michael McGuire |Steven Zhang

A recent study in Annals of Family Medicine confirms what many providers have long believed: stronger patient-provider relationships can yield better patient health outcomes. It only stands to reason. Patients and providers can better understand and manage health conditions when communicating regularly and sharing information openly. This is especially beneficial when patients have multiple chronic conditions.