Category: EHRs

8 Oracle Health updates in July

EHR vendor Oracle Health, formerly known as Cerner, had a busy July with a plan to eliminate clicks and the continuation of a big health system partnership. Here are eight updates from the month.

10 top challenges when switching EHRs

Managing employees’ expectations is key when switching to a new EHR, but healthcare organizations have to understand the obstacles that lie ahead, the American Medical Association reported.

6 Epic updates in July

From collaborating with Mayo Clinic on a generative AI tool for nurses to having the largest hospital EHR market share in the world, here are six updates on Epic’s operations, software products and partnerships reported by Becker’s Hospital Review in J…

Why the VA's Oracle Health EHR rollout may require lots of new staff

Lawmakers are concerned that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Oracle Health EHR rollout could require the government to hire many additional staffers, Military.com reported.

Epic's data fight spotlights privacy, access concerns

A dispute involving EHR vendor Epic Systems has ignited concerns about the security of medical information in the healthcare industry, Politico reported July 25.

1 health system's path to Epic EHR excellence

Parkview Health’s push to position itself at the forefront of EHR innovation involves not only keeping pace with standard EHR upgrades but embracing Epic’s early adoption programs.

How physicians can show 'digital empathy' in MyChart messages

It’s easy for physicians to show empathy with nonverbal cues during in-person or even video visits. But how can clinicians illustrate how much they care during asynchronous message exchanges?

Amazon seeks Epic EHR experience

Amazon continues to seek staffers for its healthcare businesses. Here are six health tech jobs the company is hiring for this month.

VA's Oracle Health EHR 'not dependable,' senator says

U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana, chair of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs’ Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, said VA pharmacy staff are struggling with Oracle Health’s EHR pharmacy software functions. 

Mayo Clinic, Epic collaborate on generative AI for nurses

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is collaborating with Epic and healthcare artificial intelligence company Abridge to develop a generative AI tool for nurses.