The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 25×5 Task Force was established in 2022 with the goal of reducing clinician documentation burden by 25 percent in 5 years. Recently, the task force found that “organizational efforts to add…
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Kootenai Health experiences EHR system disruption
Kootenai Health, based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, said it is experiencing an issue with its EHR system platform.
14 hospitals selecting Oracle Cerner in 2023
From partnering with hospitals in Saudi Arabia to California, Oracle Cerner has had a busy 2023.
3 Epic expansion projects
As Epic continues to solidify its grip over the EHR market, the software giant is launching new expansion projects in its home base of Verona, Wis.
Navigating subpoenas and EHR integration
What do you do if you get an administrative or court subpoena to produce “all” medical records on one or more patients? Are you sure that your electronic medical records can even create a true “legal” chart? With everything reco…
How EHR vendors faired in market share throughout the years
EHR vendors have faced various challenges and opportunities over the years, and their performance in the marketplace has been influenced by regulatory changes, technology advancements and evolving healthcare needs, but one vendor continues to gain the …
Epic EHR meets Amazon Echo at Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist went live with a pilot Oct. 19 that connects Amazon’s Echo Dot with its Epic EHR system.
Epic, Microsoft unveil vision for enhanced healthcare productivity
Satya Nadella, CEO and chairman of Microsoft, said Epic Systems is implementing an array of copilot solutions that leverage Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service and Dragon Ambient eXperience Copilot.
Boston Children's Hospital's move to enhance interoperability
Clara Guixa, vice president of applications and deputy CIO of Boston Children’s Hospital, said the move to a fully Epic EHR system will give the health system the opportunity to transform digitally, increase interoperability and drive greater efficienc…
Mayo to offer sleep care via telehealth
Mayo Clinic, based in Rochester, Minn., is offering sleep care to its patients using its Mobile Health Clinic.
