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.
Category: Health IT
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?
Which Kaiser, UCSF patients are using telehealth more
While telehealth use has largely leveled off since the COVID-19 pandemic, one group of patients at Kaiser Permanente and UCSF Health has increasingly taken advantage of the technology.
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.
California Forges Ahead With Social Media Rules Despite Legal Barriers
State lawmakers are advancing two bills aimed at protecting children from the harms of social media, part of a nationwide wave of efforts to address the issue. Yet the bills’ proponents face hurdles in finding an approach that can survive legal challenges from the tech industry.
MedStar Health's telehealth evolution
Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health’s telehealth journey began in 2018 during what Bill Sheahan, the organization’s chief innovation officer and vice president, called the “era of telehealth exploration.”
