Don't get buried in data

Hey there folks, my name is Keith Reynolds, I’m the editor of Physicians Practice and this is the P2 Management Minute. Here are two ways to avoid drowning in data and actually use it.

1) Demand smarter data, not more

Data fatigue kills efficiency. Configure your EHR to surface only what matters, when it matters: real-time flags for rising ER visits, duplicate meds, or unchecked labs—without a blizzard of pop-ups. Pick 3–5 KPIs for a weekly 10-minute huddle (no-show rate, open tasks, turnaround time) and build role-based dashboards so front desk, MAs, and clinicians each see their essentials and nothing extra.

2) Delegate data collection, not clinical care

Doctors shouldn’t be your lead data gatherers. Use standardized intake and standing orders so MAs capture vitals, quality metrics, SDOH, and pre-visit questionnaires before the clinician enters. Templates and checklists shrink charting time and clear bottlenecks, so physicians focus on decisions—not data mining.

Filter hard, delegate smart—that’s how you stay out from under the data pile. For more bite-size practice tips and tricks make sure you visit PhysiciansPractice.com.

Thanks for watching I’ll see you tomorrow on the P2 Management Minute!

About the P2 Management Minute

The P2 Management Minute is a fast-paced video micro-series from Physicians Practice that distills proven management strategies into bite-size, one-minute episodes for busy medical practice administrators and lead physicians. Each installment spotlights high-impact tactics—drawn from real-world best practices and expert insights—that administrators can apply the same day to boost efficiency, strengthen patient satisfaction, or elevate staff engagement. No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments.

Record your own!

Interested in stepping in front of the camera to share a quick tip of your own, or have a suggestion for a topic we should spotlight in an upcoming P² Management Minute? We’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s a proven strategy for streamlining workflows, a clever morale-booster, or a hard-won lesson on patient engagement, your insight could help peers across the country elevate their practices in just 60 seconds. Drop Keith a note at kreynolds@mjhlifesciences.com with your idea—or, better yet, a brief outline or smartphone video sample—and we’ll walk you through the simple submission process. Let’s collaborate to make every minute count for the medical community.

Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice and wants to know what practice issues are keeping you up at night. You can let him know at kreynolds@mjhlifesciences.com.