What You Should Know: - Mile Bluff Medical Center has taken a major step towards reducing clinician burden and improving patient care by implementing MEDITECH's new AI-powered Expanse search and summarization capabilities powered by Google Health. - The new functionality leverages natural language processing (NLP) to seamlessly pull information from both structured and unstructured data sources, including scanned documents, faxes, and legacy records. for over 150 users across the health
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8-Step Strategy to Prevent EHR-Driven Physician Burnout
These days, technology plays a vital role in improving the quality of life, impacting various sectors, including healthcare. Electronic Health Records (EHR) have revolutionized the way medical professionals access and manage patient data, leading to streamlined processes, improved patient care, and increased cost-efficiency. However, with the rapid adoption of EHR, several challenges have arisen, including physician burnout associated with EHR systems. In this article, we will explore a
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Ensemble Health Partners Joins Epic’s Rev Cycle Partners Program to Supercharge Revenue Cycle Optimization
What You Should Know: - Ensemble Health Partners (Ensemble), an innovator in revenue cycle management, announced its official partnership with Epic, a renowned electronic health records system (EHR) provider, in Epic's newly launched Rev Cycle Partners program. - This collaboration between Ensemble and Epic marks a significant advancement in revenue cycle optimization for healthcare organizations. By combining Ensemble's expertise with Epic's cutting-edge technology and shared commitment
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Elation Health & Surescripts Team Up to Boost Medication Affordability and Patient Care in Primary Care
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
What You Should Know: - 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%
What You Should Know: 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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