Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR)
The new technology has reduced the need for phone calls to local pharmacies and manual entry of medications, leading to increased staff satisfaction and productivity.
Hospital executives were given a cost-benefit analysis of error avoidance with an estimated savings of $6 million a year.
National Coordinator for Health IT Micky Tripathi also outlined his "wish list" for IT innovation at the DirectTrust Summit this week.
Patients now have until September to opt out of plans to share GP medical records with third parties.
HIMSS21 Europe
NHS England: 'We are using data as a lifeblood to try and triangulate information and actually impr…
Day two of #HIMSS21Europe saw experts share how Europe's data-driven initiatives have enabled better population health, personalised care and patient outcomes.
The validation of the Saudia Arabian Mouwasat hospitals demonstrates the adoption and maturity of electronic medical record functions.
HIMSS21
The result is a single hospital information system for data collection and management, linking medical professionals.
HIMSS21 Europe
Healthcare leaders from around the world gathered for #HIMSS21Europe to share trailblazing advice about developing digital maturity to improve clinical outcomes and increase resilience during a crisis.
The majority of associates will be able to choose between working in the office or from home – in contrast with Epic, which will bring its workers back to campus starting in July.
The electronic health record vendor says employees will need to return to the office at least three days per week, starting July 19.