Simplifying chart review for family physicians
Reducing the burden of chart review while sustaining safe, coordinated care is possible.
Why chart review burden matters
Simply put, family physician burnout is a real problem and bureaucratic tasks, like chart review, are the biggest contributing factor. In a 2024 Medscape survey, 51% of family physicians reported experiencing burnout. More than 60% of respondents named administrative burden as their main driver of burnout, far and away the leading cause.
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What is the AAFP doing to help simplify chart review?
As health IT and electronic health records (EHR) continue to evolve rapidly, the AAFP advocates for legislation and federal rulemaking to relieve family physicians’ administrative burdens, including chart review. The AAFP pushes for EHR regulations that lead to technology solutions, administrative simplification and high-quality patient care.
Stay informed and advocate for change
IT is a critical element in improving health care delivery, and the AAFP supports efforts to make it more accessible and affordable to primary health care providers. Keep up with our latest advocacy wins and find out how you can get involved.