Category: Health IT

Top 10 commandments for the ethical and effective use of AI

As we navigate the digital renaissance, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has undeniably marked a pivotal era in technological innovation and societal advancement. This era, brimming with potential, necessitates a framework to ensure that our …

How Epic, Oracle customers are using EHR AI tools

Epic and Oracle Health have witnessed a surge in AI adoption among their clientele, an April 3 report from KLAS found.

Accuracy of Epic's sepsis model faces scrutiny

EHR vendor Epic’s AI-powered sepsis model, which is used by hundreds of hospitals in the U.S., has faced scrutiny, CNBC reported April 3. 

UCI Health to install Epic EHR at former Tenet facilities

Orange, Calif.-based UCI Health will transition four former Tenet hospitals to an Epic EHR system.

How long Epic EHR implementations take

Epic implementations can take years but health systems can start going live with the EHR in a matter of months, a company leader told Becker’s.

Patient engagement: Can tech help? [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join Joshua Reischer, a physician executive, as we delve into the complexities of modern health care delivery. Explore the challenges physicians face in obtaining essentia…

VA touts success with Oracle Health EHR amid watchdog concerns

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Oracle Health implementation at one of its Chicago-area facilities is exceeding early expectations, Nextgov reported March 27. 

MyMichigan hospital spends $10M to install Epic

MyMichigan Medical Center Sault in Sault Ste. Marie is spending millions of dollars to install Epic across the hospital, according to The Sault News.

Epic + Oracle Health: What top execs plan for this year

Leaders from two of the largest EHR companies in the U.S. set ambitious goals for the coming months related to artificial intelligence, interoperability and business growth. How do they compare?

How AI can save lives by simplifying communication

Artificial intelligence is here. While the hype is new, it has existed longer than most think. With a history rooted in the mid-20th century, technologies like natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) spent decades in an academic chr…