Below are nine health systems that launched a new Epic EHR system or announced plans to do so since Dec. 21:
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CMS' revised rules are leaving some heart patients stranded
CMS revised their national coverage determination for durable, intracorporeal left ventricular assist devices, and the change may prevent some patients from getting heart transplants or other advanced treatments, TCTMD reported Jan. 30.
Arizona hospital turns to telehealth for cardiac rehab
Tucson Medical Center is using telehealth to offer cardiac rehab to rural Arizona residents, the Arizona Daily Star reported.
Veradigm makes EHR data available in Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership format
Veradigm, formerly known as Allscripts, is making network EHR data available within the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership and Common Data Model format.
What the PHE's imminent end means for pharmacists
With the nation’s COVID-19 public health emergency directive set to end in May, the pharmacy industry will see at least five changes, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
10 areas where CFOs are investing more, less healthcare dollars
The pandemic pushed many hospitals and health systems to invest in digital transformation as remote care became a necessity, but the past year’s financial challenges have forced many CFOs to shift their investment strategies for 2023, according to the …
3 healthcare companies Silicon Valley Bank is investing in
Silicon Valley Bank’s venture capital and credit arm, SVB Capital, has been making some recent notable investments into healthcare companies.
Kaleida Health, UBMD surgery center expected to cost $25M
New details have emerged regarding an ASC under construction in Amherst, N.Y., through a joint partnership with UBMD Physicians’ Group and Kaleida Health, both based in Buffalo, N.Y., NBC affiliate WGRZ reported Jan. 31.
1st Humira biosimilar enters market with two prices
Six years after regulators approved Amjevita, a biosimilar to the nation’s most lucrative drug, Humira, Amgen’s drug jumped on the U.S. market Jan. 31 with two list prices.
Munson Healthcare names new CFO
Traverse City, Mich.-based Munson Healthcare named Paul Konopacki as its new CFO. He assumed his role Jan. 3.
