Atlanta-based Piedmont has launched Epic’s EHR system at five of its newest hospitals.
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Virtual care is convenient, but is it better for everyone? [PODCAST]
“2022 is well underway, and we are still unclear about exactly where this virus is headed and what the lasting impact it will have had on all of us. We have self-driving cars, drones delivering food, and most of us spend our entire day on video c…
Mount Sinai is moving Epic to the Microsoft cloud: 4 things to know
New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System is transitioning its Epic EHR to Microsoft Azure and using the cloud service for much of its operations, CIO Kristin Myers said in an interview with CIO published June 14.
When is the best time for physicians to write their EMR notes?
Do you feel EMR charting is a burden? Do you struggle to complete your notes on time? If you answered yes to one of those, you’re not alone! Doctors spend, on average, 16 minutes in their EMR for each outpatient encounter. This represents several…
Nonprofit institute offers $50M for research into virtual chronic disease management
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute is offering up to $50 million for studies showing how telemedicine can improve the health of patients with chronic diseases.
7 concerns healthcare organizations have about the cloud
While healthcare organizations are increasingly shifting to the cloud to streamline data analytics and store patient records, some in the industry are resisting the transition and even some cloud adoptees have uncertainties about it.
Oracle reports 5% revenue hike, eyes changes to newly purchased Cerner
Oracle reported a 5 percent increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year, hitting $11.8 billion.
HHS releases new HIPAA guidance on audio telehealth visits: 4 things to know
HHS issued new guidance June 13 regarding how HIPAA-covered healthcare providers and health plans can comply with privacy, security and breach notification requirements when using remote communication technologies to provide audio-only telehealth servi…
Telehealth popularity by specialty
While telemedicine adoption has increased greatly during the pandemic, its use varies widely depending on the medical specialty in question.
Telehealth 2.0: How Providence is taking its platform to the next level
Telehealth became the prevailing mode for medical providers to see patients during the early days of the pandemic, and while use has leveled off in many areas, virtual care has become a permanent part of the healthcare ecosystem.
