Pennsylvania-based Evangelical Community Hospital has decided to move forward with an Epic Systems EHR implementation as a part of the community hospital’s effort to modernize the patient intake process and improve patient care.
The project, set to go live by December 4, 2022, intends to streamline the patient intake process with the overarching goal of improving timely care access.
Aside from these goals, the community hospital also said it picked Epic Systems to support quality improvement and patient experience.
“The platform takes into consideration all of the facets related to patient care and places them into one system that makes seeing all information in one place possible,” Dale Moyer, vice president of Information Systems at Evangelical, said in a press release.
“For our clinical staff, this means no longer logging out of one system into another to get all the information they need about the patient,” said Moyer. “For our patients, it means better access to their own information and smoother sharing of vital medical data and test/imaging results with providers outside of the Evangelical system for seamless care experiences.”
In a public statement, Evangelical Community Hospital assured that patient care standards would continue to be the hospital’s priority during go-live.
“We owe it to our patients as a community hospital to be forward thinking about what the needs are now, but also about what they will be in the future,” said Kendra Aucker, president and CEO of Evangelical.
The EHR implementation will also give patients access to Epic’s patient portal, MyChart. Patients can use the patient portal to view their medical records, see lab results, schedule appointments, talk to their care team, and request prescription refills, among other functions.
“Our teams are ready for this challenge—Epic is the key to unlocking collaboration and care coordination for patients and care providers,” said Moyer. “This is something we’ve been working on for over two years, and the energy our staff have committed to making it possible is commendable. They know there will be a time of adaptation and learning of the new system but can see the real value in the benefits for patients, care team members, and clinicians.”
Over the years, Epic has been the biggest player in the EHR market. According to the 2021 KLAS market share report, Epic holds 33 percent of the hospital market for EHR.
As of last year, Epic Systems had been newly implemented in 74 hospitals, totaling to over 80,000 beds. The organization remained the top choice for large healthcare organizations, gaining over 32 members.
With such significant access to millions of patient data records, the EHR vendor has become very appealing to cloud vendors like Google Cloud.
Recently, Epic Systems and Google Cloud inked an infrastructure agreement allowing organizations utilizing Epic Systems to run their EHR workloads on Google Cloud.
"Our mission to innovate requires accessible, cutting edge technology," Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO and chief executive officer for Hackensack Meridian Health, said in a press release. “With our Epic EHR on Google Cloud, we'll be able to innovate faster and benefit from a more efficient and secure cloud environment."
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Companies Mentioned
· Cerner EMR Corporation (Oracle)
· NextGen Healthcare, Inc.
· Epic EMR Systems Corporation
· Allscripts Healthcare, LLC
· McKesson iKnowmed EMR Corporation
· ResMed
· Koninklijke Philips N.V.
· Klara Technologies, Inc.
· CPSI
· Experian Information Solutions, Inc.
· athenahealth, Inc.
· Solutionreach, Inc.
· IBM
· Nuance Communications, Inc.
NextGen EHR Software
NextGenEMR was founded by two doctors in 1998 with one goal: to improve efficiency in medical office operations. The company founders created a solution that would accommodate both staff and physicians with simple-to-use and affordable technology that can be used in any facility
NextGen Medical Software (MediTouch) is a cloud-based EMR platform specifically for private practices. Next Gen Software integrates practice management solutions that include specialty-specific content and a claims clearinghouse. It also includes an easy-to-use patient portal. It is compatible with all browsers and is touchscreen-enabled.
The System offers MIPS reporting/dashboards, automates insurance eligibility, empowers patients to schedule appointments, request refills, schedule telehealth visits, and connects the care team through direct messaging and referral exchange. The software allows providers to touch, talk or type in encounter notes directly into their clinical documentation.
Allscripts EMR Software
Allscripts EMR Software is in business for the last 30 years. It is used in four countries: Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Canada. Over 7000 employees work for the company, connecting and supporting 333,188 doctors and 2,340 hospitals. The company also offers a portal for patient engagement, Allscripts FollowMyHealth. It serves more than 16 million users. This software is ONC certified by the ATCB and compatible with Allscripts Revenue Cycle Management services and solutions.
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions has evolved from being a core electronic prescribing organization to a forward-looking Electronic Health Records, Financial Management, Precision Medicine, and Population Health Management (Allscripts CareInMotion), solutions provider. It is possible for large hospitals and practices to integrate the platform with other top practice management systems due to its open-source nature.
There are two distinct EHR platforms available depending on the size of your practice and the complexity of your practice workflows. Both platforms have customizable templates for many medical specialties, intuitive daily planners, and patient portals. They also include voice recognition, charting, voice recognition, charting, E/M coding, and mobile apps. Allscripts acquired Mckesson Hospital IT system and Practice Fusion over the past few years.
CPSI EMR Software
CPSI EMR software is a suite of cloud-based products that includes billing, EHR, and radiology applications. It's designed for community hospitals and acute care centers of all sizes. The main features include a patient portal with specialty-specific templates, a SQL-compliant database, and procedural workflow modules. Lab integration and physical therapy are also included. These features are essential for practices to ensure financial and clinical accuracy. Automated tasks like report processing and claim scrubbery can be automated by users.
The platform's latest version is certified for Meaningful Use Stages 1, 2, and ONC ATCB. CPSI's open system architecture and sophisticated design offer flexibility, while also incorporating the most recent advancements. The EHR system has three modules that manage point-of-care medication management: medication reconciliation, medication verification, and electronic prescribing. Vendors ensure that EMR software is easily and efficiently integrated into hospital systems to automate their day-to-day tasks. It allows physicians to improve patient safety and health.
CPSI includes advanced payment options, such as lab information systems and blood inventory modules. These functions allow users to manage quality control, prescription renewals, medication reconciliations, blood inventory, appointment scheduling, and clinical documentation. The system also provides support and training for ambulatory and acute care medical practices in rural areas.
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