EHR vendor Oracle Health, formerly known as Cerner, had a busy July with a plan to eliminate clicks and the continuation of a big health system partnership. Here are eight updates from the month.
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10 top challenges when switching EHRs
Managing employees’ expectations is key when switching to a new EHR, but healthcare organizations have to understand the obstacles that lie ahead, the American Medical Association reported.
AI in health care: Improve outcomes with effective prompt engineering [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We are joined by Fady Chamoun, an internal medicine physician, to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care. We delve into the ar…
6 Epic updates in July
From collaborating with Mayo Clinic on a generative AI tool for nurses to having the largest hospital EHR market share in the world, here are six updates on Epic’s operations, software products and partnerships reported by Becker’s Hospital Review in J…
Why the VA's Oracle Health EHR rollout may require lots of new staff
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.
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.
