Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health signed an agreement to acquire three new Connecticut hospitals, which will improve EHR sharing for the health system, Yale Daily News reported Oct. 17.
Category: Health IT
Why big health systems are moving to Epic
Two large health systems — Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare and Houston-based Memorial Hermann — recently switched their EHRs from Oracle Cerner to Epic, continuing a trend of bigger hospital groups moving to the Verona, Wis.-based software giant.
Say What? Hearing Aids Available Over-the-Counter for as Low as $199, and Without a Prescription
The cheaper over-the-counter aids are for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss — a market of tens of millions of people, many of whom have until now been priced out because prescription devices can cost thousands of dollars.
7 organizations that got USDA grants for EHR upgrades
The U.S. Department of Agriculture gave out grants Oct. 12 to four health systems and three other organizations to make EHR improvements as part of a $110 million spending package to boost rural healthcare.
RWJBarnabas boosts project productivity 43% with Epic implementation plan
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health has received a perfect score from EHR vendor Epic for its EHR implementation project.
Aspen Valley’s CIO Michelle Gelroth on the switch from Meditech to Epic
Aspen (Colo.) Valley Hospital went live with its $16 million Epic EHR installation on Oct. 1.
Minnesota hospital to transition to Epic, halts clinic plans due to EHR cost
Aitkin, Minn.-based Riverwood Healthcare Center’s board has approved funds for the health system to transition to an Epic EHR system.
VA warns 41,500 patients that Oracle Cerner EHR issues may have affected care
The Department of Veterans Affairs is notifying 41,500 patients that their care may have been affected due to the delays in the rollout of its Oracle Cerner EHR system, FedScoop reported Oct. 13.
Weight Loss Gadgets: They Provide Data to Help Consumers Achieve Diet Goals, but It Still Won’t Be Easy
You may have seen the ads that promise weight loss and better health — phone apps, rings, and other devices — by giving you data on how your body reacts to food, exercise, and sleep. Is this information enough to help consumers achieve their goals?
VA postpones further Oracle Cerner EHR deployments until June 2023
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is delaying any further implementation of its problem-plagued Oracle Cerner EHR until June 2023, the agency said Oct. 13.
