Healthcare providers are planning to invest in health IT which is focused on EHR software optimization to enhance interoperability, according to the 2022 Healthcare Provider IT Report from Bain and Company and KLAS Research. Health IT investments Provider organizations regardless of their size are recovering from the COVID-19 Pandemic and taking stock of the software solutions that [...]
MEDITECH is expanding its population health management offering with Expanse Population Insight. Population Insight uses the power of the Expanse EHR platform to provide data analytics and care delivery with demonstrated expertise in data aggregation and organization. This will help healthcare organizations to get a comprehensive view of their population health requirements. How will the Expanse [...]
For the past several years, the use of traditional paper records has been reduced due to electronic patient records. Technology has stepped into the healthcare sector to enhance the accessibility of records and to store them digitally. The reason for this digital or online shift is due to the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to [...]
Staffing shortages are a grave issue being faced by every industry and healthcare is no exception. The healthcare sector is moving many of its processes into digital formats. Healthcare organizations can enhance efficiency levels by implementing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software to store protected health information (PHI). Importance of HIPAA Compliance and patient safety There are [...]
Allen Country Regional Hospital has implemented Epic EHR software solution to enhance interoperability for care coordination and improve patient data security. The hospital is a part of Saint Luke’s Health System, which has 16 area hospitals with many primary and specialty care practices. Upgrading to Epic EMR Software Allen Country Hospital upgraded to Epic electronic medical [...]
Emory Healthcare situated in Georgia has decided to move from Cerner EMR Software to Epic EMR Software solution. The aim of transitioning to the new software platform is to enhance patient experience and help the care team members through an integrated and modernized electronic health records solution. Benefits to Emory Healthcare by leveraging Epic EMR technology [...]
Physician satisfaction is important regarding the usage of healthcare technology solutions such as the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software system. According to a KLAS Arch Collaborative report providers have revealed that when they receive specialty-specific EHR training they are almost 25 times more likely to experience clinician satisfaction with EMR software functionality. Researchers used the software [...]
Technology innovations like telemedicine sessions, temperature sensors, medical devices, and wearables can replace the need for in-person visits and bring about remote care opportunities for patients with chronic illnesses. This is especially valuable during the ongoing global pandemic where it is advised by healthcare professionals to avoid going to crowded places and maintain a safe distance. [...]
An Iowa-based health system, Washington Country Hospital and Clinics (WCHC) was recently granted $700, 000 by the US Department of Agriculture for Epic EMR Software implementation to ease patient data sharing. The project is estimated to complete in a year. The Epic software implementation will begin in November 2022 and will be completed in November 2023. [...]
For the past nine months, Houlton Regional Hospital (HRH) has been on the road to upgrading its existing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software to a new solution. The hospital in Maine is implementing the MEDITECH EHR system in the hope to optimize clinical workflows and care coordination. Work on the new software solution began in early [...]
