What You Should Know:
- Elation Health, a provider of clinical-first technology for primary care, has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Surescripts, the nation's leading health information network.
- This collaboration brings Surescripts Real-Time Prescription Benefit directly into Elation's EHR, empowering clinicians with real-time medication cost and coverage information for their patients.
Medication Affordability at the Point-of-Care
Medication affordability is
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How Artificial Intelligence is Combatting Physician Burnout, Keeping Communities Healthy
Doctors do so much to keep our communities thriving. Unfortunately, according to the American Medical Association, about 63 percent of physicians report experiencing emotional exhaustion at least once weekly. Exacerbated by the volume of clinical notes required at the end of the day, physician burnout can adversely affect patient care, leading to errors and reduced care quality. This is especially alarming in the context of the physician shortage because it heightens the strain on an
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Nuance DAX Copilot Integrates with Epic EHR for Automated Clinical Documentation
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- Nuance® Communications, a Microsoft company announced Nuance® Dragon® Ambient eXperience™ Copilot (DAX Copilot) is now fully integrated into the Epic electronic health record (EHR).
- This AI-powered system automates clinical documentation, streamlines workflows, and empowers physicians to focus on what truly matters – their patients.
Transforming Healthcare Experiences with Automated Clinical Documentation
This industry-first integration is the result of a
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Spectrum Healthcare and NextGen Partner to Tackle Arizona’s Healthcare Shortage
What You Should Know:
- In a move aimed at alleviating Arizona's critical shortage of healthcare providers, Spectrum Healthcare, one of the state's largest non-profit healthcare providers, has joined forces with NextGen Healthcare, a provider of cloud-based technology solutions.
- This strategic partnership marks a significant step towards improving access to integrated mind-body care for Arizonans, particularly in underserved communities.
A Growing Need for Whole-Person Care
Arizona
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Epic EHR Integrates with DeepScribe’s AI Scribe to Reduce After-Hours Work by 75%
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DeepScribe, the leading enterprise-grade AI medical scribe, today announced key updates to its integration with Epic Systems' electronic health record (EHR).DeepScribe’s recently launched Customization Studio, which allows users to build custom models to support unique specialty and organizational needs, is now fully integrated with Epic's SmartData elements. This makes DeepScribe the first solution to harmonize an extensive suite of customization options with
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CareCloud and Kovo Join Forces to Empower Healthcare Providers and Streamline Care
VA’s Troubled EHR System: Cautiously Moving Forward Despite Past Woes
What You Should Know:
- The Department of Veterans Affairs' ambitious effort to modernize its electronic health record system (EHR) has hit the brakes, riddled with delays, cost overruns, and safety concerns, Nextgov reports.
- While the Oracle Cerner system promises seamless interoperability with the Department of Defense's EHR, its rocky implementation at five facilities has sparked outrage and calls for accountability.
A History of Hiccups
2020 launch: The system debuts at
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Cox Health to Implement Epic Enterprise EHR, Replacing Cerner
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- CoxHealth, a healthcare system in southwest Missouri announced it will implement Epic enterprise EHR across its health system, replacing its long-time Cerner EHR system.
- This strategic move signifies a commitment to delivering the highest standard of care while embracing cutting-edge technology to empower both patients and healthcare professionals.
Unifying Workflows, Streamlining Care
The move to Epic wasn't taken lightly. Following an extensive selection
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Healthcare’s Guiding Light: How FHIR Is Ushering In A New Era
Data is a crucial pillar of healthcare. But more than just the data itself, the flow of data between all stakeholders is what enables everything from care coordination to quality measurement, payment efficiencies, risk management, and other key goals. Yet, the healthcare industry has historically struggled with data exchange due to the lack of aligned interests caused by a third-party payer system and the predominance of proprietary technology. Additionally, data privacy, which all would
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Phelps Health Offers Patients 24/7 Virtual Visits through KeyCare Partnership
What You Should Know:
- KeyCare, the leading Epic-based virtual care provider, announces a partnership with Phelps Health to deliver high-quality virtual care to patients across Missouri.
- This strategic partnership aims to empower patients to receive convenient and timely care from licensed virtualists, anytime, anywhere in the US.
Seamless, Consistent Care
Patients can now access urgent care through virtual visits on the Phelps Health MyChart patient portal. This partnership
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