- Primary care physicians spend a significant amount of paid time off engaging with electronic health records.
- EHR activity patterns during vacation periods were analyzed, revealing varied engagement based on vacation length.
- Strategies to minimize clinical tasks during PTO and interventions to help physicians disconnect from work are recommended.
- The study, led by Corey Obermiller, MStat, also highlighted the association between EHR use and physician burnout.
- National survey findings cited in the research indicated high levels of EHR engagement during vacation days.
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