EHRs
It’s an exciting time in healthcare as artificial intelligence has moved from concept to capability, offering new ways to reduce…
Epic has denied allegations from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that it monopolizes the electronic health record market and unlawfully restricts parental access to minors’ medical records, arguing in a court filing that the state’s claims are legally and factually…
Cone Health patients applying for Social Security Disability Insurance can authorize the Social Security Administration to access their medical records directly through Epic, accelerating a process that often takes months. The new electronic record-sharing initiative is part of a partnership…
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has surpassed 1 million registered users on its MyWellSpan patient portal. The online platform allows patients to schedule appointments — including virtual urgent care visits — complete electronic check-ins, manage billing, communicate with providers and receive…
Newman Regional Health, based in Emporia, Kan., has rolled out upgrades to its MHealth portal, powered by Meditech Expanse. The updated portal features a redesigned interface and expanded tools that allow patients to manage their care online through mobile devices…
While the inpatient EHR market is dominated by a few big players, ambulatory providers still have a variety to choose from. Market intelligence firm Black Book Research surveyed 33,178 physician practices and ambulatory facilities over the past nine months to…
Five Mississippi hospitals are getting ready to go live with Epic on Jan. 31. South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Magee General Hospital, Covington County Hospital in Collins, Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall and Smith County Emergency Hospital in…
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Corewell Health launched a digital tool through MyChart that allows patients to register as organ, eye and tissue donors directly within their health portal. Since the October rollout, more than 2,300 patients have registered, placing the system…
Emojis are increasingly appearing in EHR, according to a new analysis of clinical notes that suggests informal digital symbols are making limited but growing inroads into healthcare communication. Researchers reviewed 218.1 million clinical notes from 1.6 million patients and identified…
University of California San Diego Health in San Diego reduced Epic EHR training time by more than 75% using an adaptive learning platform. The health system, which onboards about 1,000 clinicians annually, implemented a confidence-based learning platform to personalize training.…
Penn Medicine is taking an uncommon step with its next major ambulatory project, bringing its electronic health record vendor into the building design process from the outset. The Philadelphia-based health system is working closely with Epic to reimagine workflows, technology…