Improving how doctors use electronic health records in primary care
Official title: Assessing the Effects of EHR Optimization Interventions in Primary Care
Funded at Brigham and Women's Hospital · NIH-11145697 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make it easier and better for primary care doctors to use electronic health records by trying out different support methods, like having scribes and using advanced messaging tools, to improve their work experience and the care you receive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $399,999 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HS029470-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11145697 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients receiving care from primary care physicians who utilize electronic health records.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not engage with primary care services or those whose care does not involve electronic health records may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates ways to enhance the experience of primary care physicians (PCPs) when using electronic health records (EHRs). It focuses on evaluating three specific interventions: the use of scribes, advanced team-based inbox messaging support, and AI-assisted inbox messaging support. By analyzing these methods, the research aims to find effective strategies that improve both the quality of care for patients and the work experience for physicians. The study will gather data from various primary care practice networks to assess the impact of these interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved patient care and satisfaction by optimizing how doctors interact with electronic health records.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that optimizing EHR use can enhance physician satisfaction and patient care, indicating potential success for similar approaches.
Where this research is happening
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bates, David W., Md,msc — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Bates, David W., Md,msc
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.