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Dr. Ryan Hungate is the Chief Clinical Officer of Henry Schein One, an orthodontist, and the founder of Simplifeye, Inc. As an entrepreneur, he lead a revolution in software automation for thousands of practices integrating patient engagement technology and modern payment infrastructures. Before dentistry, Dr. Hungate designed the Apple retail workflow with industry veteran Ron Johnson at Apple, Inc. He holds a DDS from Indiana University and completed his Orthodontics specialty at the University of Southern California. Dr. Hungate pioneered new orthognathic surgical planning methods and patented a 3D surgical splint enhancing orthognathic surgical accuracy. Now, as Chief Clinical Officer at Henry Schein One, he is spearheading the integration of dental specialty modules, the medico-dental interoperability initiative, and focusing on next-generation revenue cycle management automation. He resides in Indianapolis, IN, with his wife Lauren.
Interprofessional Collaboration: Reforming Health Systems Through Electronic Health Records
The healthcare system faces significant challenges in ensuring seamless collaboration between medical and dental professionals. Gaps in communication and data sharing often lead to fragmented care and suboptimal patient outcomes. This presentation explores how electronic health records (EHRs) can bridge these gaps, facilitating comprehensive care through standardized data fields and interoperable systems. Henry Schein and Henry Schein One are at the forefront of this innovation, developing solutions that integrate dental and medical records to enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and reduce errors. By leveraging EHRs, we aim to create a unified healthcare ecosystem where patient information flows seamlessly across disciplines, enabling more informed decision-making and better health outcomes. This initiative aligns with our commitment to advancing interprofessional collaboration and transforming healthcare delivery through technology and innovation.
Learning objectives
- Understand the Gaps in Current Healthcare Systems
Explore the existing communication and data sharing gaps between medical and dental professionals and understand how these gaps impact patient care and outcomes. - Learn the Importance of EHRs in Bridging Gaps
Gain insights into how electronic health records (EHRs) can bridge communication gaps, ensuring seamless data flow and enhancing collaboration between medical and dental practices. - Discover Current Innovations
Understand the innovative solutions developed that integrate dental and medical records, and learn how these advancements improve patient care, efficiency, and reduce errors. - Explore the Benefits of Standardized Data Fields
Learn about the importance of standardized data fields in EHRs and how they facilitate better medical-dental collaboration, leading to more informed decision-making and improved health outcomes. - Identify Opportunities for Future Collaboration
Identify future opportunities for enhancing medical-dental collaboration through technology, and discuss the potential impact of these advancements on the healthcare industry.