Epic Systems will transition its customers to a new government-endorsed medical records exchange by the end of next year.
Category: Health IT
Unmasking online scams: How to stay safe as a visible patient advocate
As a health care writer and patient advocate for people in pain, I spend a lot of time online on venues like Facebook, Quora, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter). I am visible. And because I am visible, many people reach out to me seeking help or doctor…
AI and empathy: Transforming cancer patient support [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Isabelle Tran, a medical student and writer, to explore the intersection of technology and health. Inspired by her p…
Adopting technology to support the nurse workforce and provide smarter, safer care delivery
The U.S. health care industry is facing a nursing shortage crisis driven in part by burnout and technology burden, which was further emphasized by the COVID-19 pandemic. To improve working conditions for nurses and drive quality patient care, industry …
What's on tap for Epic's big conference?
Thousands of health IT leaders will descend on Verona, Wis., from Aug. 19-21 for Epic’s annual Users Group Meeting.
Press Ganey adds patient surveys to Epic EHR
Press Ganey has expanded its PX Connect Suite for healthcare organizations to capture, act on and respond to patient surveys within Epic EHR.
Allegheny Health Network turns to Epic's “Look-Alikes” tool
In a bid to advance rare disease diagnosis, Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network began leveraging Epic’s “Look-Alikes” tool.
Stop physician burnout: the hidden danger of AI note-writing software
AI note-writing software will provide massive short-term relief to stressed-out physicians, effectively disconnecting the quality of notes from personal data entry skills. Unfortunately, after a brief respite from the stress of documentation, things co…
Health systems push EHRs beyond patient records
Health systems are increasingly leveraging EHR systems for more than just storing patient data.
Telehealth costs outpace office visits
Nationally, telehealth claim lines saw a slight decline, dropping from 4.86% of all medical claim lines in April to 4.82% in May, representing a 0.8% decrease, FAIR Health’s monthly telehealth regional tracker found.
