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SC HIMSS recognized as Chapter of the Year

The Chapter of the Year Award recognizes chapters who have had a strong impact on their geographical region in a meaningful way through the works of the chapter to produce health information and technology-centered events, education,…
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CIOs zero in on EHR optimization

CIOs are conducting multifaceted strategies to ensure that their EHR systems not only meet current needs but also evolve to address future healthcare demands and technological advancements.
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Epic-developed scribe aims to reduce documentation time

DeepScribe, an AI-based documentation tool, announced that it is more fully integrated into Epic's interface.
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How one health system made its EHR 'fun'

One health system reduced the stress and burnout associated with EHR use by making a recent update to its system "fun," the American Medical Association reported.

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How EHR installs hit hospital finances in 2023

With some EHR installation costs climbing north of $500 million, a botched installation can seriously affect a health system's bottom line.

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Memorial Hermann inches closer to Epic go-live

Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System is 150 days away from its first go-live with its new Epic EHR system. 

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What's in store for Oracle Health in 2024

As the past 18 months have witnessed remarkable technology strides, particularly in the maturation and accessibility of artificial intelligence and large language models, Mike Sicilia, executive vice president of Oracle Global Industries, told Becker's the company plans to focus on immediate life-saving innovations in healthcare for 2024. 

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Tampa General to install Epic at 3 acquired hospitals

Tampa (Fla) General Hospital will transition three hospitals it acquired from Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems to Epic, a spokesperson confirmed with Becker's.

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Allina Health to charge for MyChart messages

Minneapolis-based Allina Health will begin charging patients for some messages received through MyChart, Fox 9 reported Dec. 13. 

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Defense Department nears completion of EHR install

The Defense Department's MHS Genesis EHR installation is "virtually complete" at military hospitals and clinics, GovCIO reported Nov. 21.

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AMA: Stop CC'ing your colleagues on EHR messages

U.S. physicians get three times as many EHR messages as their counterparts in other countries but could cut back on them by not copying their colleagues on communications, the American Medical Association reported.