There are three instances of Epic along with three varied versions of Meditech, Athena health and Cerner. Lahey Health, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center along with three other hospitals, are currently involved in merging the organizations under one roof, as they are operating with varied EHR vendors and versions.
The New York-based startup is aiming to digitize the equipment and to make the process easier through the ePrescribing platform. That way, the hospital doesn't spend time on faxing to communicate the order, and the patients and healthcare suppliers can get it quicker than they might have otherwise.
Black Book found that one-third of practices with more than 11 clinicians are considering EHR replacement options within the next few years.
Oxygen supply device maker Inogen Inc said on Friday it was notifying 30,000 existing and former customers following a data breach that led to improper access of personal details of some rental clients.
A recent survey of 300 primary care physicians who use EHRs found that half of the respondents wanted better access to patient data.
AI technology is already in use in certain aspects of healthcare, such as diagnostic imaging, but it’s being underutilized in several others.
Such alerts remind clinicians about everything from a patient's drug allergies, to possible drug interactions, to dosing guidelines, to lab testing guidance. Clinicians can either follow the alerts' recommendations, override them, or ignore them.
Folks in need of physical therapy services may not have to leave the house for treatment. Therainc has just launched its latest product, TheraNow, an online platform that connects patients to physical therapists through teletherapy.
Patients can access their record through a code for their iPhone. The idea is to help patients better understand their medical history, improve the quality of interactions with their physicians and family members, and make more informed decisions about their care.
Researchers and patient safety advocates have often warned about the association between EHR usability and patient harm, but hard numbers have been difficult to pin down.
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