Physician Health

Pearl of the Week: Focus on the practice environment

The unique role of the chief wellness office (CWO).

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STEPS Forward Pearl of the Week

A health care organization’s chief wellness officer (CWO) has a significantly different role than that of a CWO in other industries. In health care, the CWO focuses on the unique needs of health care professionals and works to improve the efficiency of their practice environment.

Critical areas include reducing EHR burden, building leadership skills that foster a culture of wellness, and improving workflows and team functions.

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