Technology Empowered Clinical Optimization Member Interest Group

Established: July 2019

The Technology Empowered Clinical Optimization Member Interest Group (MIG) supports the AAFP in identifying emerging technologies to improve human interactions in the exam room and provide feedback on current and future Technology Empowered Clinical Optimization changes.

Who can join this MIG

Participation is open to any AAFP member interested in or seeking to learn more about Technology Empowered Clinical Optimization.

Technology Empowered Clinical Optimization MIG objectives

To work collectively on making Technology Empowered Clinical Optimizations more provider-friendly and intuitive
To reduce provider time spent on the Technology Empowered Clinical Optimization
To assist AAFP staff with Technology Empowered Clinical Optimization enhancement pilots and provide feedback on current and future EMR changes
To support the AAFP in identifying emerging technologies to improve human interactions in the exam room
To assist the AAFP in the recruitment and retention of members with an interest in Technology Empowered Clinical Optimization.

Long-term MIG goals

To improve Technology Empowered Clinical Optimization systems using MIG member feedback
To prevent burnout of members by mentoring and partnering members with Technology Empowered Clinical Optimization problems with those who can offer solutions and support
To explore developing technologies and help shape the future of medical documentation

MIG officers

Chair: Lalita Abhyankar, MD, FAAFP
Vice Chair: Kelly Nieves, MD, FAAFP
Overseen By: Commission on Quality and Practice