Category: Health IT

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.” 

Vermont hospital CEO suggests statewide Epic EHR rollout

As rural hospitals grapple with eroding profits, one Vermont hospital CEO suggested  giving hospitals and clinics in the state access to an Epic EHR system, Valley News reported July 21. 

Avera Health to shift to Epic

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health is moving to an Epic EHR system. 

Avera Health to shift to Epic

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health is moving to an Epic EHR system. 

Rescue From Above: How Drones May Narrow Emergency Response Times

Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.

Global IT outage disrupts Epic EHR access

Technical issues due to the global IT outage affecting cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike are affecting how hospitals and health systems access their Epic EHRs. 

Epic's revenue over the past 5 years

Epic’s revenue increased to $4.9 billion in 2023, a company spokesperson told Becker’s.