Projects

The Process Improvement team is making impressive strides in streamlining workflows across the department. Working directly with business coordinators, they're conducting detailed time studies that reveal opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and eliminate unnecessary paperwork.

Patient access metrics tell an encouraging story—we've achieved a significant decrease in median new patient wait times!

The future of clinical documentation is here! Nearly 500 users—including 156 Internal Medicine clinicians—have embraced DAX Copilot, with enrollment growing weekly.

Your feedback is driving meaningful change! At our recent Quarterly Faculty Meeting, we addressed key concerns including education FTE removals, procedural bonus implementation, compensation plan transparency, and promotion process challenges.

Our division-by-division analysis is revealing unique strengths and opportunities across Internal Medicine. With faculty input at the center, we're developing customized one-, three-, and five-year strategic plans for each division.

Our new Clinical Operations Dashboard brings key performance metrics to your fingertips, including clinic visit volume, slot utilization, and wRVUs—with easy comparisons to past performance and budget targets.

Research support has been transformed through streamlined procedures and reinforced administrative and financial backing.

Dr. Duarte's structured mentoring program is gaining momentum, connecting experienced faculty with junior colleagues to foster professional development and career growth.

Our revamped hiring process now employs data-driven needs analysis based on patient referral volumes and scheduling capacity.

We're thrilled to welcome back Dr. Maurice Willis as our new Chief of Medical Oncology and Hematology!

The Department of Internal Medicine's new Clinical Operation Dashboard empowers teams with real-time insights into key metrics like visit volume, slot utilization, patient access, and wRVUs, driving progress toward improved efficiency, patient care, and operational excellence.

The Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) Copilot leverages AI to streamline documentation, reduce physician burnout, and enhance clinical efficiency, satisfaction, and financial outcomes, allowing clinicians to prioritize high-quality patient care.

Designed to create a clear, equitable, and easily navigable framework for managing vacation leave within the Department of Internal Medicine.

Focusing on creating a standardized, efficient, and transparent procedure for the temporary or permanent closure of clinics within the Department of Internal Medicine.

Designed to enhance clarity, consistency, and efficiency in how information is shared across the Department of Internal Medicine.

This project is focused on creating a more agile and responsive organizational framework within the Department of Internal Medicine by leveraging the project management platform, Monday.com.

Aims to establish a comprehensive and consistent framework for organizing, conducting, and participating in Grand Rounds within the Department of Internal Medicine.

Reimagining Administrative Space is designed to meet the evolving needs of our growing Department of Internal Medicine by creating a vibrant and balanced workspace.

Establish a dedicated group responsible for overseeing and improving medical practices within the Department of Internal Medicine.

Focuses on creating a comprehensive and organized system for managing information related to job candidates and recruits within the Department of Internal Medicine.