Veterans Charlie Bourg and Charlie Monroe are continuing a yearslong protest against the Cerner EHR system at Spokane, Wa.-based Mann-Grandstaff Veterans Medical Center, The Spokesman Review reported May 9.
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5 hospitals and health systems choosing Epic EHRs
Below are five hospitals and health systems that launched a new Epic EHR system or announced plans to do so since March 28:
An Outdated Tracking System Is a Key Factor in Texas’ Foster Care Shortcomings
The computer program, designed in 1996 to be a secure location for foster children’s medical and school records and histories of neglect and abuse, is older than Google — and has had far fewer updates.
West Virginia hospital spending $65M on Cerner EHR
Weirton (W.Va.) Medical Center is spending $65 million to upgrade its EHR system to a Cerner one, WTOV9 reported May 9.
The AI revolution in health care: How entrepreneurs are transforming patient care with innovative solutions
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a paradigm shift in the health care industry. According to Markets and Markets, the global AI in the health care market is projected to grow from $4.9 billion in 2020 to $45.2 billion by 2026…
DEA extends telehealth prescribing rules until November
The Drug Enforcement Agency has extended the flexibilities that allow physicians to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine without an in-person evaluation until November.
Why UC San Diego Health is piloting Epic, Microsoft's AI integration
A recent UC San Diego Health study found that ChatGPT may be better at providing more empathetic answers to patient questions. Using that information as a catalyst, the health system launched a pilot in which Epic and Microsoft’s generative AI technolo…
AI’s transformative potential is threatened by security breaches, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures
As medical professionals, we recognize the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving diagnostic capabilities, personalizing treatments, and enhancing overall patient care. However, the increased risk of security breaches com…
A look at Epic's new partnerships
From teaming up with Microsoft on OpenAI integrations to joining a new health information exchange network, here is a look at where EHR giant Epic is extending its partnerships in 2023:
Rebuilding trust in the patient-physician relationship in the digital health era [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Arti Masturzo, an internal medicine physician and health care executive, as she shares her insights on the challenges of digital health tools and their impact on the patient-physician …
