AAFP offers physicians a look into medicine’s future

The American Academy of Family Physicians launched an exhibit, called the Office of the Future, which gave physicians a glimpse into what the future medical office will likely entail.

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AAFP and the Connecticut Institute for Primary Care Innovation jointly hosted the exhibit which provided a look into how technology and creative workflow ideas will mold the future physician’s office.

 

The tour had six stations including:

 

The “Care Anywhere” hub: Showed how healthcare can be delivered through remote monitoring, telemedicine and other tools that connect physicians with patients.

 

The “Clinical Team” hub: Featured technology-enabled areas for physicians, their clinical teams and front-office staff to participate in short and long meetings with each other.

 

The “Patient Engagement” center: Gave physicians a look into how the traditional waiting room will be transformed into a space where patients utilize technology to be active participants in their healthcare.

 

The “Personalized Consultation” hub: Showed a private office setting where patients and physicians can meet face-to-face via technology.

 

The “Exam Room” space: Allows physicians to view an exam room, equipped with video and cameras that document patient visits and collaboration with specialists.

 

The “Population Health” center: In this station, physicians witness how new tools, processes and reorganized spaces can help build teamwork to meet population health goals.

 

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