Providence, R.I.-based Lifespan Health CFO Peter Markell said that the health system is working to get Coastal Medical, a practice it acquired, onto Epic, Providence Business Journal reported Sept. 8.
Category: Health IT
How U of Utah Health is tackling an influx in MyChart messages
Salt Lake City-based University of Utah Health saw MyChart messages increase 10 percent faster than the volume of patient visits, which prompted the health system to enact changes to cut down on the incoming volume.
How U of Utah Health is tackling an influx in MyChart messages
Salt Lake City-based University of Utah Health saw MyChart messages increase 10 percent faster than the volume of patient visits, which prompted the health system to enact changes to cut down on the incoming volume.
National telehealth utilization remains stable
In May and June 2023, national telehealth utilization remained consistent at 5.4 percent of claim lines, although the Midwest experienced a 2.4 percent decrease in utilization, according to FAIR Health’s Sept 6 report.
Non-healthcare companies spending billions on EHR vendors
EHR vendors have been attracting the interest of tech giants and other non-healthcare companies as they look to enter the healthcare technology sector.
California health system uses $1.5M in federal funds to install Epic
Davis, Calif.-based CommuniCare Health Centers received $1.5 million in federal funds to install Epic across its eight locations, Sacramento Business Journal reported Sept. 7.
Top 11 EHRs for small hospitals, per Black Book Research
The Thrive EHR from Evident was named the top EHR for small hospitals by Black Book Research.
Epic vs. Cerner on AI
Healthcare IT leaders have told Becker’s that artificial intelligence will only work if it is completely integrated within the EHR; Cerner and Epic have looked to deepen their AI reach.
Why UPMC selected Epic for its EHR
Leaders from Pittsburgh-based UPMC told Becker’s it plans to transition to Epic because the EHR can position the health system for advances in digital health and artificial intelligence.
3 CIOs who worked for Meditech
Some former Canton, Mass.-based Meditech employees have migrated from the EHR vendor to CIO roles in nearby health systems.
