Category: EHRs

Electronic health information exchange lags among rural hospitals, GAO finds

Electronic health information exchange among hospitals and physicians has been steadily increasing in recent years, but disparities remain among rural and small hospitals as they may not be able to afford to participate, according to an April 21 survey…

VA stops all work on Cerner EHR rollout

The Department of Veterans Affairs is halting all future deployments of its Oracle Cerner EHR system until it can address problems with the system at facilities already using it, FedScoop reported April 21.  

Where Epic is partnering in '23

From teaming up with Microsoft to integrate generative AI into its EHR software to joining a new health information exchange network, here is a look at where EHR giant Epic is extending its partnerships in 2023: 

GAO says VA's troubled Cerner rollout is being run on 'good vibes'

As Congress tries to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs troubled Oracle Cerner EHR rollout, the VA and government watchdogs say the proposals aren’t likely to fix the issues with the system, FedScoop reported April 20. 

'Epic' perk: EHR vendor pays for international trips for employees, loved ones

EHR vendor Epic pays for its employees to visit a country they’ve never been to every five years.

Why Epic, eClinicalWorks are implementing generative AI into EHRs

EHR vendors Epic Systems and eClinicalWorks both announced they would integrate generative AI into their EHR systems to enable customers to increase productivity and enhance patient care.

Oracle, Deloitte partner on increasing medtech connectivity

Oracle is partnering with consulting company Deloitte to expand its health technology offerings designed to increase connectivity.

Franciscan Health migrating Epic EHR to Microsoft's cloud

Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health is migrating its Epic EHR system to Microsoft’s Azure cloud. 

VA Oracle Cerner EHR experiences 5-hour service disruption

The Department of Veterans Affairs Oracle Cerner EHR system experienced a five-hour service disruption on April 17, FedScoop reported April 18. 

eClinicalWorks using ChatGPT in EHR

After moving its EHR system to Microsoft Azure, eClinicalWorks is integrating ChatGPT and other OpenAI tools into its EHR and practice management systems.