What You Should Know:
- Nuance Communications, a Microsoft company, announced that Northwestern Medicine has selected Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) Copilot as its ambient voice solution.
- The AI-powered technology will be integrated into Epic EHR to streamline clinical documentation and enhance patient care.
Nuance's DAX Copilot Reduces Physician Burnout and Improves Care
DAX Copilot addresses the critical issue of physician burnout by automating time-consuming
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Epic EHR Now Enables Direct Patient Access to Health Data
What You Should Know:
- Epic Systems announced a development that will empower patients to have greater control over their health information, CNBC first reports. Patients will soon be able to directly share their health data with various apps of their choice, marking a significant step forward in data interoperability.
- This new capability is made possible through the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), a federal initiative aimed at facilitating secure and
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Abridge, Mayo Clinic, and Epic Collaborate to Develop GenAI Solution for Nurses
What You Should Know:
- In a groundbreaking collaboration, Mayo Clinic, Epic, and Abridge are joining forces to develop a generative AI ambient documentation workflow specifically designed for nurses.
- The innovative solution leverages Abridge's cutting-edge generative AI technology and seamless integration with Epic's existing workflows to empower nurses and streamline their daily tasks.
Alleviate Clinician Burnout with Generative AI
Nursing workflows are
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Advanced Heart Group Chooses NextGen Healthcare to Enhance Patient Experience and Streamline Operations
What You Should Know:
- Advanced Heart Group (AHG), a leading cardiology practice serving Chicago's southern suburbs for over 23 years, has selected NextGen Healthcare as its new technology partner.
- The strategic partnership signifies NextGen's dedication to supporting cardiology practices nationwide. It comes at a critical time, as heart disease continues to be a major health concern in the United States.
Addressing the Rise of Cardiovascular Disease
Nearly 50% of
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Astrana Health and Elation Health Partner to Build Value-Based ACOs, CINs
What You Should Know:
- Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH), a provider-centric healthcare company, today announced a strategic partnership with Elation Health, a clinical-first technology company specializing in primary care.
- The partnership focuses on supporting independent physicians by providing them with the tools necessary to thrive in value-based care arrangements. Astrana and Elation plan to establish risk-bearing entities, such as accountable care organizations (ACOs) and
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Beebe Healthcare to Deploy Epic Enterprise EHR Across Network
What You Should Know:
- Beebe Healthcare, a comprehensive healthcare system serving Sussex County, Delaware, and the surrounding region announced a strategic partnership with Epic, a leading healthcare software company, to implement its enterprise electronic health record (EHR) system. This move aims to deliver a more seamless and integrated care experience for patients across Sussex County.
- Currently, Beebe Healthcare operates on separate EHR platforms for its Medical Group and
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United Language Group Now Offers Click-to-Connect Instant Interpreter Access with Epic EHR Integration
What You Should Know:
- United Language Group (ULG), a leading provider of language services, today announced a groundbreaking integration with Epic, the most widely used electronic health record (EHR) system in healthcare.
- ULG’s Epic integration empowers healthcare professionals to connect with interpreters in over 250 languages with a single click directly within the patient’s EHR. This eliminates the need for separate phone calls or unfamiliar workflows, fostering a smooth
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KLAS: Healthcare Organizations Prioritize EHR Initiatives Despite Fewer Purchases in 2023
What You Should Know:
- Healthcare organizations worldwide continue to prioritize implementing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, according to a new report by KLAS. While the total number of finalized EHR purchases in 2023 dipped slightly below the average for recent years, the number of hospitals impacted by these decisions reached a five-year high due to several large regional contracts.
- Government initiatives in Asia and Latin America are expected to fuel future EHR
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AdvancedMD Summer Release Streamlines Revenue Cycle, Enhances EHR and Patient Engagement
What You Should Know:
- AdvancedMD, a provider of cloud-based healthcare software for independent practices, recently unveiled its 2024 summer product release.
- The update boasts over 30 new features designed to enhance efficiency, improve productivity, and ultimately, boost revenue for medical practices.
Seamless Payment Processing Takes Center Stage
The centerpiece of the release is the revolutionary AdvancedMD Pay terminal, a certified PAX A920 credit card processing
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Blind VA Employee Sues Over Inaccessible Oracle-Cerner EHR
What You Should Know:
- A Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employee has filed a lawsuit against the agency, alleging its new Oracle-Cerner EHR system discriminates against employees and veterans with disabilities, Federal News Network reports.
- The lawsuit claims the Oracle-Cerner EHR system is incompatible with assistive technologies like screen readers used by visually impaired individuals.
Legal Basis of the Lawsuit
The lawsuit argues that the VA violated Section
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