Category: Health IT

Why UPMC sold its teleconsult technology

UPMC Enterprises, the venture capital arm of Pittsburgh-based UPMC, has sold its inpatient teleconsult technology to eVisit, a virtual care platform. Initially developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, this platform played a crucial role in supporting he…

From punitive measures to radical compassion for late charting

A few years into my faculty career, my division chief met with me to discuss late charts. “Britt, charts,” she said. “You just have to make it happen.” I don’t remember much about the specifics of what was said in that mee…

AI enhances Illinois system's Epic EHR

Urbana, Ill.-based Carle Health is enhancing its Epic EHR system with the addition of Nabla, an AI-based ambient assistant for clinicians. 

Hospital returns to paper records after EHR contract lapses

A Texas hospital has returned to paper records after failing to secure a new EHR contract, D Magazine reported.

Sailor attempted to wrongly access Biden's medical records

A sailor searched for and attempted to view President Joe Biden’s medical records three times in February, but was unsuccessful, according to a CBS News report.

Delaware hospital moves to Epic

Lewes, Del.-based Beebe Healthcare is moving to an Epic EHR system, Coastal Point reported July 9. 

10 healthcare organizations go live with Epic

Portland, Ore.-based nonprofit digital healthcare innovation group OCHIN, Inc. said 10 healthcare organizations began using its OCHIN Epic EHR in the second quarter of 2024.

UPMC's Epic install 10 months in: 'We're seeing a symphony happen'

UPMC announced in September 2023 the system would transition its nine separate EHRs into one instance of Epic, a gigantic project involving more than 600 IT technicians and 1,200 clinical leaders to transfer 6 million patient records.

Virginia hospital moves to Meditech EHR

Hot Springs, Va.-based Bath Community Hospital will switch to a Meditech EHR system on July 15. 

Mergers give hospitals new EHR systems

Mergers are providing hospitals with access to new and advanced EHR systems.