Twenty years after a government mandate for EHR interoperability, clinicians’ needs still aren’t being fully met by the technology, KLAS Research reported.
Category: Health IT
Lawmakers criticize VA's Oracle Health rollout
During a Sept. 10 hearing, lawmakers voiced strong criticism of the VA’s rollout of its Oracle Health EHR system, with one member urging the department to abandon the project altogether, Nextgov reported.
How Oracle Health differs from Epic, per Larry Ellison
Oracle Health stands apart from Epic, its main rival in the EHR market, because of its user interface, the company’s leader said in an earnings call.
Kaiser Permanente, CommonSpirit Health to share EHR in Colorado
Kaiser Permanente, based in Oakland, Calif., and Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health have expanded their partnership through a long-term agreement in Colorado, which will provide both organizations with a fully integrated EHR system.
Health systems advocate for telehealth prescribing flexibilities
Healthcare organizations, along with companies like Amazon, have written letters to Congress and the White House, urging them to ensure continued access to remote prescribing of controlled substances.
Mount Sinai's strategy for implementing TEFCA
As the demand for interoperability persists, health systems nationwide are turning to the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement to set new standards for interconnectedness and quality of care.
Penn State Health enters into negotiations for Epic switch
Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health has entered into negotiations with Epic to switch to the EHR vendor.
AI-powered health care [PODCAST]
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AI-powered notes at Atrium Health ease EHR frustrations
At Atrium Health, based in Charlotte, N.C., the use of AI-powered clinical documentation tools is showing potential in reducing physician burnout and streamlining workflows.
A look at a Maryland health system's virtual care expansion
Baltimore-based LifeBridge Health is expanding its virtual care capabilities across its hospitals.
