Over the past several years, healthcare has changed. Numerous clinics are converting to physical therapy-dedicated Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems. This change is part of the wider digitalization of healthcare. As you decipher the why behind this movement, you will find that these systems provide several significant advantages for clinics and patients alike.
Automating the Back Office Process
The clear benefit of adopting physical therapy EMR systems is comprehensive
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athenahealth Launches athenaOne® for Community Health Centers
What You Should Know:
- athenahealth, a provider of network-enabled software and services for healthcare practices and systems nationwide launches athenaOne® for Community Health Centers.
- This expanded offering builds upon its robust solution already serving over 13,000 community health providers and signals the company's deepening commitment to improving equitable healthcare access for diverse and underserved communities across the country.
- athenaOne for Community
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TruBridge Integrates Microsoft Dragon Copilot into EHR
What You Should Know:
- TruBridge, Inc., a healthcare solutions company announced the integration of Microsoft Dragon Copilot with its electronic health record (EHR) solution.
- The collaboration is set to enhance care delivery, bolster financial stability, and improve operational efficiency for the thousands of hospitals and health systems TruBridge serves across the country.
- The integration will empower more than 18,000 TruBridge users with Microsoft Dragon Copilot's
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CureIS Healthcare Sues Epic: Alleges Anti-Competitive Practices & Trade Secret Theft
What You Should Know:
- CureIS Healthcare, Inc., a company specializing in information technology solutions for the healthcare industry, has filed a lawsuit against EHR giant Epic Systems Corporation.
- The complaint, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on May 13, 2025, accuses Epic of engaging in a multifaceted scheme to unlawfully stifle competition, interfere with CureIS's business and customer relationships, misappropriate trade secrets, and
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Creyos, Redox Partner to Integrate Cognitive Assessments into EHRs
What You Should Know:
- Creyos, an online platform for objective cognitive and behavioral health assessments, today announced a strategic partnership with Redox, a prominent provider of healthcare data interoperability solutions.
- The collaboration is set to enable large health systems and integrated delivery networks to seamlessly embed Creyos' validated cognitive testing tools directly into their existing electronic health records (EHRs), effectively dismantling one of the most
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Veradigm Launches AI-Driven GLP-1 Dataset from EHR Data
What You Should Know:
- Veradigm, a provider of healthcare data and technology solutions, today announced a significant advancement in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to scale the generation of real-world evidence (RWE) for the increasingly prevalent GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), including widely used medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide.
By deploying AI algorithms on deidentified electronic health record (EHR) data within the extensive Veradigm
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‘Cranky Index’ Reveals EHR Alert Frustration Peaks Midweek, Highest Among Admin Staff
What You Should Know:
- Amidst what it calls an "interruption crisis" in healthcare, Phrase Health released its first Cranky Index Report, analyzing millions of clinician comments on Electronic Health Record (EHR) alerts to pinpoint patterns of frustration and identify opportunities to improve clinician well-being and patient safety.
- The report, based on data from over 65 hospitals throughout 2024, suggests that poorly designed or implemented EHR alerts contribute
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KLAS: Epic Dominates 2024 EHR Market Share Amid Focus on Vendor Partnership; Oracle Health Sees Losses Despite Tech Advances
What You Should Know:
- The strength of the vendor-customer partnership emerged as a critical factor influencing Electronic Health Record (EHR) purchasing decisions in the US acute care market during 2024, according to the latest report from KLAS Research.
- While overall purchasing energy cooled slightly compared to the previous year, large health systems continued to drive the majority of decisions, often favoring vendors perceived as strong partners who listen to feedback
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Private Practices Prioritize Finances, Staffing, Patient Time in 2025
What You Should Know:
- Improving financial processes and strategic staffing are top priorities for independent medical practices this year, according to a new survey released by AdvancedMD, a provider of cloud-based healthcare software.
- The survey of private practice owners and staff identified improving patient payments, enhancing payor reimbursement, and automating claims preparation as key high-priority issues.
Financial Viability Takes Center Stage
The survey results
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Madison Dearborn Partners to Acquire Significant Stake in NextGen Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (MDP), a private equity firm, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a significant ownership position in NextGen Healthcare, Inc., a provider of innovative healthcare technology and data solutions.
- Thoma Bravo, a software investment firm that acquired NextGen Healthcare in 2023, will retain a significant ownership stake. Both MDP and Thoma Bravo will partner with NextGen Healthcare’s management team to foster
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