Talks With Talamini

As wave 1 go-live approaches, this episode of Talks with Talamini addresses crucial Epic preparations including Login Labs and EPCS registration. It also covers the transition of secure patient chat from Microsoft Teams into Epic. With extensive support available during go-live and a unified patient portal on the horizon, the team expresses confidence that Epic will transform healthcare delivery and physician's lives.

Get Epic go-live ready with Drs. Bock and Mensch NHPP Executive Director Mark Talamini, with Epic experts Drs. Kevin Bock and Deb Mensch, dive into Epic tips, including the F1 key trick, billing changes, inbox management, and hard-won lessons from other hospitals. Tune in to Talks with Talamini for more. 

Drs. Bock and Mensch return to talk more Epic: Wave 1 of our Epic implementation is about three months away. Drs. Talamini, Bock, and Mensch discuss our pre-go-live action plan, Epic's benefits (seamless communication, single patient portal), and the importance of using all available tools and resources. Learn more about how you can get started today.

This episode of Talks with Talamini, recorded on June 10, focuses on the upcoming Epic transition at Northwell. Kevin Bock, MD, chief health information officer, and Debbie Mensch, MD, chief medical information officer, discuss the training process, including a test-out option for physicians with recent Epic experience, the personalized user settings labs, and the importance of thorough preparation for optimal efficiency and satisfaction post-go-live. They also address the order-based nature of Epic and reflect on the transformative nature of the project and the dedication of Northwell team members to improving patient care.

Brian Blaufeux, MD, western region chief health informatics officer and Epic physician/ACP readiness champion, joins Talks with Talamini to discuss ensuring a smooth transition to Epic for all physicians and ACPs. He highlights key resources, including The Physician Partner newsletter, in-person and online presentations, demos, a sandbox practice environment, and the crucial User Settings Labs for personalized customization and essential setup tasks. Dr. Blaufeux encourages physicians to dedicate time to training and these resources for a successful go-live experience.

On this episode of Talks with Talamini, Northwell Chief Data and Informatics Officer Eric Cruzen, MD, MBA, explains the reasons behind the Epic strategic pause and how it will ultimately improve the Epic experience for both physicians and patients. He also discusses the vital role feedback has played in the process and shares insights into his own career path and personal interests.

In the last episode of Talks with Talamini for 2024, Samer Sbayi, MD chair of surgery at Glen Cove Hospital, shares his fascinating career journey on this episode of Talks with Talamini. From rural Maine to the Shouldice Clinic in Canada, Stony Brook University Hospital, and now Northwell, Dr. Sbayi reflects on the diverse settings that shaped his surgical practice. A reminder that every physician's path is unique and filled with valuable lessons.

In this episode of Talks with Talamini, Mark Talamini, MD, speaks with Filippo Filicori, MD, system chief of surgical innovation, about the evolution of video and large language models in surgery. Dr. Filicori discusses how these tools can automate and improve surgical techniques, such as providing real-time feedback during operations.

Ted Strange, MD, chair of medicine at Staten Island University Hospital, published a Viewpoint article in JAMA emphasizing the importance of the human touch in medicine. He argues that while technology is a powerful tool, compassionate care improves patient outcomes and reduces physician burnout. In the latest episode of Talks with Talamini, Dr. Strange shares more about how the editorial came to be and why he encourages physicians to prioritize connection with patients.

In this episode of Talks with Talamini, Dr. Janna Andrews discusses the critical importance of diversity in clinical trials to ensure equitable cancer care for all patient populations. She highlights how Northwell’s expansive reach allows for unique opportunities to improve clinical trial representation and address healthcare disparities. Dr. Andrews also offers practical advice for physicians on approaching patients with sensitivity to social determinants of health that may be impacting their care.