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Meditech snags new neurological health client
The Centre for Neuro Skills, a Bakersfield, Calif.-based brain injury rehabilitation center, has launched Meditech Expanse as its EHR. -
Illinois hospital to spend $2.3M on EHR upgrade
Clinton, Ill.-based Warner Hospital & Health Services is spending $2.3 million of its fiscal 2024 budget to upgrade its EHR system, The Clinton Journal reported April 26. -
Lawmakers to VA, Cerner: EHR deal faces termination without fixes
House lawmakers have introduced a bill giving the Department of Veterans Affairs and Oracle Cerner 180 days to fix the troubled EHR system at five VA facilities, or legislators will consider terminating the project, FedScoop reported April 25. -
Epic in the headlines: 5 recent moves
From using generative artificial intelligence technology to draft MyChart responses to being one of the few EHR vendors that did not conduct layoffs, here are five updates on Epic's operations, software products and partnerships reported by Becker's in April. -
U.S. representative calls for termination of Oracle Cerner VA contract
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington is calling for the termination of the Department of Veterans Affairs' contract with Oracle Cerner. -
The types of hospitals still most likely to share medical records by fax
The way hospitals share medical records often depends on their size and location, with many still sending letters — yes, through the mail — and others using electronic exchanges, a Government Accountability Office study found. -
McLaren St. Luke's to close early due to EHR migration
Maumee, Ohio-based McLaren St. Luke's is closing its facility earlier than expected because of the extra time the hospital will need to migrate its EHR system and other IT data, WTVG reported April 24. -
Congress praises VA's move to halt Cerner EHR rollout
Members of Congress are praising the Department of Veterans Affairs' decision to halt its rollout of the Oracle Cerner EHR system at additional facilities until it can address problems with the system at facilities already using it, FedScoop reported April 21. -
Electronic health information exchange lags among rural hospitals, GAO finds
Electronic health information exchange among hospitals and physicians has been steadily increasing in recent years, but disparities remain among rural and small hospitals as they may not be able to afford to participate, according to an April 21 survey from the GAO. -
VA stops all work on Cerner EHR rollout
The Department of Veterans Affairs is halting all future deployments of its Oracle Cerner EHR system until it can address problems with the system at facilities already using it, FedScoop reported April 21. -
Where Epic is partnering in '23
From teaming up with Microsoft to integrate generative AI into its EHR software to joining a new health information exchange network, here is a look at where EHR giant Epic is extending its partnerships in 2023: -
GAO says VA's troubled Cerner rollout is being run on 'good vibes'
As Congress tries to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs troubled Oracle Cerner EHR rollout, the VA and government watchdogs say the proposals aren't likely to fix the issues with the system, FedScoop reported April 20. -
'Epic' perk: EHR vendor pays for international trips for employees, loved ones
EHR vendor Epic pays for its employees to visit a country they've never been to every five years. -
Why Epic, eClinicalWorks are implementing generative AI into EHRs
EHR vendors Epic Systems and eClinicalWorks both announced they would integrate generative AI into their EHR systems to enable customers to increase productivity and enhance patient care. -
Oracle, Deloitte partner on increasing medtech connectivity
Oracle is partnering with consulting company Deloitte to expand its health technology offerings designed to increase connectivity. -
Franciscan Health migrating Epic EHR to Microsoft's cloud
Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health is migrating its Epic EHR system to Microsoft's Azure cloud. -
VA Oracle Cerner EHR experiences 5-hour service disruption
The Department of Veterans Affairs Oracle Cerner EHR system experienced a five-hour service disruption on April 17, FedScoop reported April 18. -
eClinicalWorks using ChatGPT in EHR
After moving its EHR system to Microsoft Azure, eClinicalWorks is integrating ChatGPT and other OpenAI tools into its EHR and practice management systems. -
Epic to integrate Microsoft's generative AI into EHRs
Epic is partnering with Microsoft to develop and integrate generative AI into its EHR software, with health systems beginning to pilot the new integrations. -
OhioHealth integrates new 'smart room' tech into Epic
Columbus-based OhioHealth is integrating smart room technology into its Epic EHR through a new partnership with Vibe Health by eVideon.
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