Clinical documentation
Electronic health record systems standardize clinical documentation so health IT tools can automate data entry and facilitate information exchange across healthcare systems. See how these technologies improve the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of clinical documentation.
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15 Jul 2024
Advocating for SDOH data standards to support health equity
Healthcare stakeholders have successfully advocated for updated race and ethnicity data standards, but more work is needed to ensure inclusive data collection for health equity. Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2024
VA extends Oracle Health EHR modernization contract
The Department of Veterans Affairs has extended its EHR modernization contract with Oracle Health, focusing on improved system performance accountability. Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2023
DHA Conducts Market Research for EHR Implementation Follow-On Contract
A DHA contracting notice asks vendors to demonstrate their capacity to work at the scale necessary for the multibillion-dollar EHR implementation. Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2023
VA Extends Pause on Rollout of Oracle Cerner EHRM Project
As VA looks to renegotiate the terms of its EHRM contract with Oracle Cerner, the agency has pushed off its planned June go-live in Saginaw, Michigan. Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2023
Several Healthcare Orgs Announce EHR Implementation for Distinct Goals
Morris Hospital in Illinois, Coryell Health in Texas, and Palm Plastic Surgery & Medspa in Florida launched new EHR implementations with MEDITECH, Oracle Cerner, and eClinicalWorks, respectively. Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2023
DoD MHS GENESIS EHR Implementation Heads Down the Homestretch
DoD officials said that MHS GENESIS EHR implementation has gone live at 75 percent of clinics and hospitals, catering to 160K users and 6.1M beneficiaries. Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2023
MO Hospital Integration Sparks $6.5M Epic EHR Implementation
Perry County Health System tapped an Epic EHR implementation. Meanwhile, an FQHC in Kentucky and a specialty group in Pennsylvania have tapped eClinicalWorks for an EHR system. Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2023
House VA Chair Calls for Crack Down on Management of EHRM
Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill) blamed much of the troubled VA EHRM on the vendors behind the health IT, saying they “need to get their act together." Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2023
Epic Community Connect Leads for FQHC EHR Functionality, Satisfaction
Epic Community Connect clients said the solution is evolving to meet their needs and expect the vendor to continue adding FQHC EHR functionality. Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2023
AWS, Azure Shine as Front Runners for Epic Orgs During Cloud Migration
Amid the cloud migration trend, early Epic adopters lean toward Microsoft Azure for existing ties with the vendor, while AWS gains consideration for its Epic expertise and technical resources, KLAS found. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2023
Northwell Health Selects Epic Systems for EHR Implementation
The Epic Systems EHR implementation aims to unify Northwell Health patient records across all venues, streamlining care coordination for patients and providers. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2023
Epic EHR Integration Looks to Streamline Genetic Testing Access
The Epic EHR integration will allow providers to access genetic testing information within their clinical workflows to support precision medicine. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2023
GAO Report Outlines EHRM Change Management Issues, Low User Satisfaction
GAO found that VA has not consistently followed change management best practices for its EHRM program, contributing to low user satisfaction. Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2023
VA Admits Oracle Cerner EHRM Issues Contributed to 4 Veteran Deaths
VA officials spoke out about patient safety issues in the struggling Oracle Cerner VA EHRM project linked to six critical harm incidents, including four veteran deaths. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2023
3 Healthcare Orgs Prioritize Patient Experience in EHR Implementations
Three healthcare organizations, including an FQHC in Missouri, a health system in New Jersey, and a clinic in Maryland, recently invested in EHR implementations to advance patient experience goals. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2023
MLH Enhances Medication Safety with Epic-Integrated IV Pumps
Mary Lanning Healthcare (MLH) aims to improve medication safety by integrating its Epic EHR with IV pumps; the interoperability will reduce the risk of user error, the organization said. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2023
NextGen EHR Implementation Brings Integrated Care to Missouri FQHC
A federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Missouri, a family clinic in New Mexico, and a regional medical center in South Carolina all recently announced upcoming EHR implementations. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2023
Epic, Press Ganey Partnership Prioritize Patient Experience Data Integration
Press Ganey and Epic Systems have partnered on a patient experience data integration of Epic MyChart's over 300 million records, providing real-time insight into patient feedback. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2023
Top VA Official Overseeing Rocky EHRM Rollout Steps Down
VA deputy secretary Donald Remy’s departure from the agency comes less than a week after the EHRM executive director stepped down from her position. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2023
Who are the TEFCA Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) Candidates?
The TEFCA QHIN applicants' health information networks collectively process billions of annual transactions across all fifty states. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2023
Research System Integration Concerns Could Impact VA Oracle Cerner EHR Rollout
VA recently delayed the Oracle Cerner EHR rollout at an Ann Arbor facility due to concerns about how the health IT would work with the hospital's medical research system. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2023
Three Healthcare Orgs Announce Epic EHR Implementations
Missouri-based Mosaic Life Care, Texas-based Harris Health, and Houston-based Legacy Community Health recently invested in Epic EHR implementations and upgrades. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2023
VA Postpones Oracle Cerner EHR Implementation at Ann Arbor Site
Questions of how well the Oracle Cerner EHR implementation would work with VA Ann Arbor's medical research systems prompted the delay. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2023
VA EHR Modernization 'Is Not Optional,' VA Committee Democratic Chair Says
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., met with Donald Remy, VA deputy secretary, on February 1 to discuss ongoing issues with the VA EHR modernization program. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2023
Oracle Signs Contract with Accenture to Improve VA Cerner EHR Training
An Oracle executive said the Accenture EHR training contract is within the VA Cerner EHR modernization (EHRM) program budget. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2023
VA EHR Modernization Program Executive Director to Depart Agency
Neil Evans, MD, senior advisor to the assistant secretary for the Office of Information and Technology at the VA, will carry out the role of EHRM program executive director on an interim basis. Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2023
Community Clinics Look to EHR Implementation to Up Patient Experience
A community health clinic in Texas and a women’s health clinic in Nebraska recently announced an EHR implementations to enhance patient data access and patient experience. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2023
How An HIE Approaches Continuous Patient Data Quality Improvement
An HIE in Tennessee has tapped an AI-based platform to reduce duplicate patient EHRs as part of its patient data quality improvement efforts. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2023
Oracle Exec Calls on Congress for Continued VA EHRM Support
Ken Glueck, EVP of Oracle, noted that while the VA EHRM program has been far but perfect, the company has made substantial progress in improving system performance. Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2023
House Democrats Plan to Propose Bill for VA EHR Modernization Reform
News of the alternate proposals comes after GOP legislators put forward bills that would substantially amend or scrap the VA EHR modernization program last week. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
How a Customized EHR Implementation with RCM Boosted Practice Growth
Marrying revenue cycle management (RCM) and clinical workflows through a customized EHR implementation helped a pain management practice streamline efficiencies. Continue Reading
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02 Feb 2023
How a Customized EHR Implementation with RCM Boosted Practice Growth
Marrying revenue cycle management (RCM) and clinical workflows through a customized EHR implementation helped a pain management practice streamline efficiencies. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2023
Recent EHR Investments Focus on Interoperability, Patient Experience
Three healthcare organizations recently announced EHR investments that aim to drive interoperability for care coordination and an improved patient experience. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2023
MHS GENESIS Update Sparks EHR Slowdown Across VA Medical Facilities
During the EHR slowdown, VA providers experienced long intervals for the next screen each time they clicked a button in the MHS GENESIS system. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2023
3 Healthcare Orgs Look to EHR Implementations for Interoperability
Healthcare systems in Mississippi and Arkansas have recently completed EHR implementations to enhance interoperability and operational efficiencies. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2023
What Distinguishes HIEs From Health Data Utilities (HDUs)?
Reshaping the nation's HIEs as state-designated health data utilities (HUDs) offers distinct advantages for public health, according to HIE officials. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2023
Care Org Taps eClinicalWorks EHR Implementation for Interoperaiblity
The eClinicalWorks EHR implementation includes a health information search tool that connects to the Carequality and CommonWell interoperability networks. Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2023
Mental Health Facility Moves to eClinicalWorks EHR for Streamlined Care
The eClinicalWorks EHR implementation will combine behavioral health solutions and medication management tools to optimize clinical workflows and streamline care coordination. Continue Reading
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05 Jan 2023
Hawaii State Prison EHR Outage Limits Provider Access to Health Records
The Department of Public Safety is looking for an interim solution for the faulty EHR that has obstructed provider access to patient health records for over six months. Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2023
VA Oracle Cerner EHR Implementation Slated to Resume in June Despite System Issues
System outages, cost overruns, and patient safety concerns have slowed the VA Oracle Cerner EHR implementation. Continue Reading
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30 Dec 2022
VA Medical Center Shrinks Workforce to Address EHRM Budget Shortfalls
VA leaders asked Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center to reduce its employee workforce to offset EHRM budget concerns regarding increased payroll and reduced revenue. Continue Reading
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28 Dec 2022
$10M USDA Grant Enhances Epic Systems EHR for Care Coordination in NY
St. Lawrence Health will use part of a multimillion-dollar USDA grant to enhance its Epic System EHR, enabling EHR data exchange between all hospitals, clinics, and emergency response services. Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2022
Community Medical Centers Move to Epic EHR for UVA Health Rebrand
This Epic EHR implementation comes as UVA Health works to align IT systems and operations with that of the recently acquired community medical centers. Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2022
KLAS: Quality of Health IT Implementation Key for Clinician Satisfaction
Healthcare organizations must focus on improving health IT implementation through effective end-user training to support clinician satisfaction. Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2022
CA Releases $50M Grant to Support CalHHS Data Exchange Framework
The CalHHS grant program aims to bolster the adoption and implementation of the data exchange framework among health and human services associations before the January 31, 2023 deadline. Continue Reading
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21 Dec 2022
Albany Med Taps Epic EHR Implementation to Streamline Clinical Workflows
Staff members have informed key build decisions for the Epic EHR implementation to optimize clinical workflows and support community health needs. Continue Reading
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16 Dec 2022
VA Adds Employees to EHR Modernization Project Amidst Pause
This recent hiring by the Department of Veterans Affairs will include product managers to oversee the implementation of the EHR modernization program. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2022
How a Primary Care EHR Integration Enhanced SDOH Documentation
Adding a social determinants of health (SDOH) screening EHR integration has tripled SDOH documentation within patient records at Memorial Primary Care. Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2022
How California Is Approaching HIE to Improve Statewide Interoperability
New state legislation aims to enhance interoperability through a statewide HIE that will include clinical and social determinants of health (SDOH) data. Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2022
10 Massachusetts FQHCs Go Live on CTC Instance of Epic EHR System
Community Technology Cooperative (CTC) will assist the FQHCs in optimizing the Epic EHR system to support usability. Continue Reading
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21 Nov 2022
Community Hospital Upgrades to MEDITECH Expanse EHR for Interoperability
The MEDITECH Expanse EHR has a Traverse Interoperability solution to help the community hospital share data with referral partners. Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2022
Lawmakers Say 2 Veterans' Deaths Point to VA EHR Patient Safety Issues
The beleaguered VA EHR implementation project has been postponed to June 2023 to resolve system shortfalls that have put patient safety at risk. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2022
Google Partnership Makes Epic EHR Workload Available on Google Cloud
The partnership will migrate the Epic EHR workload of hospital customers to Google Cloud to increase innovation, clinical efficiencies, and infrastructure security. Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2022
Federal Policy Drives Healthcare API Adoption, But EHR Data Barriers Persist
Barriers to API adoption for digital health companies include a lack of realistic clinical testing data and EHR data fragmentation. Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2022
Oracle Cerner, Labcorp Deal Aims to Streamline Laboratory Workflow
Labcorp will leverage Oracle Cerner’s lab information systems to update laboratory workflow processes and enhance patient data sharing across healthcare organizations. Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2022
Community Hospital Partners with Oracle Cerner for EHR Implementation
The cloud-based Cerner EHR implementation is set to streamline workflows and improve patient safety, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital said. Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2022
HCA Healthcare Taps MEDITECH Expanse EHR to Drive Digital Transformation
HCA Healthcare will be going forward with a MEDITECH Expanse EHR implementation project, adding to the many joint digital transformation ventures the organizations have collaborated on. Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2022
Kansas FQHC Goes Live With Epic EHR Implementation for Patient Experience
The FQHC Epic EHR implementation is set to enhance the patient experience through access to health information via the MyChart patient portal. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2022
Healthcare Orgs Tap Cloud-Based MEDITECH Expanse EHR for Interoperability
Columbia County Health System in Washington selected the cloud-based MEDITECH Expanse EHR model to improve interoperability with a larger local referral organization. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2022
NC HIE Partnership Targets Care Coordination for Incarcerated Persons
A partnership between North Carolina’s (NC) Department of Public Safety, Department of Adult Correction, and HIE will address care coordination needs following the release from incarceration. Continue Reading
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02 Nov 2022
NOAA May Join Federal EHRM Program to Deploy Oracle Cerner EHR System
NOAA plans to deploy the Oracle Cerner EHR platform as part of the Federal EHRM program, joining an integrated system that aligns with the VA, DOD, and the US Coast Guard. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2022
FEHRM Hits Milestone With Half of MHS Providers Using Oracle Cerner EHR
While VA has delayed upcoming Oracle Cerner EHR implementations until June 2023, the Defense Health Agency is progressing on the FEHRM project. Continue Reading
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27 Oct 2022
NE Hospital Taps MEDITECH EHR Implementation to Simplify Clinical Workflows
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) and MEDITECH held a mock live event for the EHR implementation to help fine-tune clinical workflows. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2022
AZ HIE Forms Health IT Partnership to Improve SDOH Referrals
Arizona’s HIE will implement a social determinants of health (SDOH) referral tool to support patient access to social services. Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2022
Community-Based Care Org Implements Epic EHR for Interoperability
Sanford Health partnered with the community-based care org on the Epic EHR implementation, which is set to enhance interoperability for care coordination. Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2022
Healthcare System Achieves Epic Gold Stars Level 10 Designation
An Epic Gold Stars Level 10 recognition places New Jersey-based RWJBarnabas Health in the top 0.3 percent of all Epic users for its EHR implementation process. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2022
WY Health System Approaches Epic EHR Implementation Completion
Campbell County Health completed the “discovery” phase of its Epic EHR implementation, which was started to improve interoperability across large healthcare organizations. Continue Reading
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14 Oct 2022
VA Postpones Oracle Cerner EHR Implementations to June 2023
VA has pushed EHR implementations off to June 2023 after finding more deficiencies with the Oracle Cerner system, including issues with patient scheduling and referrals. Continue Reading
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13 Oct 2022
Nebraska Health System Renews 10-Year Contract with Oracle Cerner
With this most recent contract extension, Oracle Cerner will continue to extend its EHR, accounting, and population health management platform to Methodist Health System for the next ten years. Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2022
How HIEs Can Empower Patient Data Access, Boost Health Equity
The Ciitizen Cures Gateway aims to help HIEs and other data providers support patient data access and comply with information blocking regulations. Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2022
VA Announces Efforts to Address Oracle Cerner EHR Outages
After experiencing several EHR outages, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to work with Oracle Cerner to address the EHR issues. Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2022
Kansas Hospital Implements Epic EHR to Enhance Interoperability
The Epic EHR implementation aligns patient health data with Saint Luke’s Health System to support interoperability for care coordination. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2022
How a Michigan HIE is Working Towards SDOH Interoperability
Six social care referral vendors have signed a pledge with Michigan’s HIE to support SDOH data exchange and an interoperable social care environment. Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2022
VA Official Says EHR Budget Shortfalls Will Not Impact Spokane Service
Terrence Hayes, VA press secretary, said the EHR has increased the cost of care provided in VA facilities that have implemented it. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2022
Lawmaker Blasts VA Over $156K Fine for Oracle Cerner EHR System Outages
After more than 44 days of Oracle Cerner EHR system outages, Representative Matt Rosendale argued the penalties VA imposed were too light. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2022
Inside An FQHC’s Epic EHR Implementation Tailored to Patient Experience
Howard Brown Health, one of the country’s largest providers for LGBTQ+ individuals, tapped an Epic EHR to boost the patient experience. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2022
Thousands in Community Funding Support Epic EHR Implementation
The community project grant will help fund an Epic EHR implementation at Garrett Regional Medical Center, enabling data exchange with larger medical facilities. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2022
USDA Grants IA Health System Over $700,000 For Epic EHR Implementation
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant will help fund an Iowa health system’s Epic EHR implementation in an effort to ease patient data sharing. Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2022
WY Health System Cites Patient Experience for Epic EHR Implementation
Through a partnership with St. Vincent Healthcare, Cody Regional Health will embark on an Epic EHR implementation in an effort to improve the patient experience. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2022
Maine Hospital Invests in MEDITECH EHR to Optimize Clinical Workflows
The hospital’s MEDITECH EHR implementation aims to enhance clinical workflows by supporting data exchange with outpatient physician office practices. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2022
Wyoming Care Org to Tap Cerner EHR for Patient Safety, Efficiency
A committee led by providers and staff selected the Cerner EHR for its patient safety features after a 10-month selection process. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2022
MEDITECH Expanse EHR Implementation Streamlines C. difficile Testing
A MEDITECH Expanse EHR Implementation at an Ohio-based medical center has enhanced its C. difficile testing process resulting in a 32 percent relative change in canceled tests. Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2022
12 WVU Medicines Hospitals Achieved HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7
The HIMSS EMRAM, comprising of seven levels, measures clinical outcomes, patient engagement, and clinician use of EHR technology. Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2022
Nearly 900 Dental Practices Complete Epic EHR Implementation
Pacific Dental Services launched an Epic EHR implementation at all of its dental practices in just over two years, converting more than 9.7 million patient records. Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2022
VA Data Shows 498 ‘Major Incidents’ Since Oracle Cerner EHR Go-Live
A VA dataset showed that the Oracle Cerner EHR experienced 930 hours of “incomplete functionality” and almost 40 hours of “outage” since its fall 2020 go-live. Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2022
Primary Care Org Taps athenahealth EHR to Drive Patient Engagement
The Good Clinic will implement athenaOne, a cloud-based solution that offers EHR, patient engagement, and telehealth capabilities, to support its growing primary care practice. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2022
Oracle Cerner Reports New CommunityWorks EHR Implementations
The Center for Orthopedic Reconstruction & Excellence (CORE) in Oklahoma recently tapped the Oracle Cerner CommunityWorks EHR to enhance interoperability. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2022
CA Org Taps Supportive Tech for Care Coordination Over Epic Systems
The APeX EHR system will give providers access to patient data stored in Epic Systems, allowing for better care coordination with doctors outside of California-based MarinHealth who serve their patients. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2022
Corrupted Patient Database Triggers VA Oracle Cerner EHR System Outage
The VA Oracle Cerner EHR system outage affected users across the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), and the Coast Guard. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2022
Privacy and Security Concerns Remain a Barrier to API Adoption
Provider organizations are worried about the risk of data breaches related to APIs and third-party apps; they believe that strong privacy and security protections are vital for successful API adoption. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2022
VA Appoints Functional Champion for EHR Modernization Program
The new functional champion appointment will assist the VA EHR Modernization program as it struggles with implementation delays and cost overruns, the VA stated. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2022
Oracle Can Get VA EHR Project' Back on Track,' Exec Assures Lawmakers
A top Oracle executive told legislators that moving the Cerner VA EHR to a cloud data center will improve system reliability. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2022
VA Health System Launches $50M Epic EHR Implementation Project
The health system previously used a shared EHR system to cut costs. With Project Elevate, Valley Health will begin its own Epic EHR implementation for more flexibility and independence. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2022
EHR Vendor athenahealth Looks to Increase Medication Adherence
EHR vendor athenahealth will give its approximately 145,000 providers a tool to engage patients to overcome medication adherence barriers. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2022
CT Specialty Hospital Looks into MEDITECH EHR Implementation
The estimated $7.6 million MEDITECH EHR implementation, supported by state and federal funding, is set to streamline the referral process between outside care providers and reduce clinical documentation. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2022
Clinical Communication Gaps Persist Despite EHR Adoption
Comparing survey data from 2008 with 2019 results revealed that widespread EHR adoption has not improved clinical communication gaps between PCPs and specialists. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2022
How Health Information Exchange Can Support Public Health, Equity
While traditional patient care is a bread-and-butter HIE use case, public health organizations can also benefit from HIE, according to an Indiana HIE executive. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2022
Latest Oracle Cerner EHR Outage Occurs at VA Roseburg Medical Center
The nearly four-hour Oracle Cerner EHR outage left doctors unable to access the health center’s patient registration platform. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2022
VA Delays Boise EHR Implementation Amidst Patient Safety Concerns
As lawmakers suggest VA abandon the EHR implementation project amid patient safety and cost concerns, the VA secretary said he is not considering that option. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2022
Chicago Community Health Centers Taps OCHIN Epic EHR Implementation
Erie Family Health Centers has gone live with an Epic EHR implementation set to drive efficiencies and support interoperability with four Epic hospital partners. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2022
Inaccurate VA EHR Training Information Impeded OIG Oversight
VA Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization (OEHRM) officials failed to provide OIG with timely, complete, and accurate EHR training data, impeding oversight efforts. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2022
OIG Report Finds Oracle Cerner VA EHR Has Put Patient Safety at Risk
An OIG report revealed that Oracle Cerner did not inform the VA of an "unknown queue" in the EHR, which impacted patient safety, causing harm to 149 veterans. Continue Reading