HIMSS Analytics has recognized two hospitals of Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System as having reached Stage 7 of its EMR Adoption Model.
MultiCare Allenmore Hospital and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, both in Tacoma, received the awards. Additionally, more than 100 of MultiCare's associated ambulatory clinics located throughout Washington state received Stage 7 Ambulatory awards.
"MultiCare has been committed to advancing our EHR for more than 15 years. We believe connecting all our providers and patients in a seamless and sustainable way supports safer, and more convenient care for our patients," Florence Chang, COO of Health System. "This certification acknowledges the hard work and dedication of all of our staff members who contributed to this effort. We are well positioned for partnering with patients, providers and other health systems for healing and a healthy future."
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