HealthTech Check Up

Disconnected: The Struggle Between Doctors, Patients, and Digital Health Tools

careviso Season 1 Episode 16

Ever wonder why doctors seem more focused on their computers than their patients? Dr. Suzanne Weiss pulls back the curtain on the real challenges healthcare professionals face with technology—and how we can fix them. 


In this episode of Health Tech Checkup, hosts Rachelle Galant and Perry Dimas sit down with Dr. Suzanne Weiss, a seasoned physician and healthcare IT consultant with over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Weiss shares her unique perspective on the challenges healthcare professionals face with technology in clinical settings. From the frustrations of "too many clicks" to the struggles with documentation and software adaptation, Dr. Weiss reveals key insights into the intersection of healthcare IT and patient care. 

Other topics covered:

  • the complexities of documentation in healthcare IT 
  • the growing role of AI in medicine
  • reflections on how technology can improve patient care, streamline workflows, and potentially ease the burden on overworked healthcare providers

Tune in to learn about the practical solutions Dr. Weiss has found to bridge the gap between clinicians, administrators, and the software they use daily.