The Salt Lake City-based healthcare organization, Intermountain Health has announced the implementation of Epic EMR Software to boost interoperability and enhance healthcare delivery for its patients. Interoperability is crucial for Intermountain Health as it will support the seamless exchange of patient data and make way for care coordination necessary for high-quality patient care. The Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software implementation is set to be completed by 2025.
Transition to Epic EMR Software
Intermountain Heath will transition to Epic Solutions, the comprehensive and single EHR platform that will be utilized for the health system which has 33 hospitals and 385 clinics in seven states.
The decision to opt for Epic EHR Software was a combined decision from the hospital practice providers, clinicians, nurses, and EMR systems users. The new software implementation aims to improve both the physician and patient experience, streamline workflows, and drive interoperability.
Why was Epic EHR Software Selected by Intermountain Health?
The prime reason for the healthcare organization to go with Epic EMR Software vendor was because of the software’s robust features and tools, and high user satisfaction scores. Epic Solutions offers ease of use in the form of an intuitive design, great room for customization, and functionalities to simplify tasks.
At Intermountain user satisfaction scores while using Epic Software are.49 the greatest average on a scale of 5 points. Going ahead with Epic would also mean better interoperability options to offer the best possible care.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette informed readers that the completion date of migrating 6 million patient electronic records from Oracle Cerner to Epic will be completed by mid-2026.
Benefits of Deploying Epic EMR Systems
The following advantages will be reaped by Intermountain Health when moving to Epic Solutions:
- The single unified EHR platform will result in cost savings.
- Support care coordination between its facilities with strong interoperability.
- Providers can view all patient data at the point of care.
- Data can be shared securely and smoothly.
- Strong features of documentation will simplify clinical documentation and give clinicians more time to focus on their patients.
- Intuitive technology to improve user experience and satisfaction scores.
