With products in varying stages of development, the acute care EMR space is one of the most interesting in healthcare, according to a KLAS report which seeks to answer key questions and dispel misconceptions.
The Emerging Acute Care EMR Market
athenahealth and eClinicalWorks: Evaluating The New Acute Care EMR Market Entrants
Perhaps no sector of the EMR market is attracting as much interest as acute care, and in particular, two vendors that have recently entered the fray and could prove game-changers, says KLAS’ Erik Bermudez.
Ken Gilles, Associate CIO, Essentia Health, Chapter 1
About Essentia Health & the West Region
5 systems in 5 hospitals
The Epic journey from “organized chaos” to “science”
Community Connect
Beyond post-implementation optimization
Essentia’s Clinical Informatics Committee
Avoiding the “IS black hole”
IT Takes A Village
Like many health care provider organizations, the University of Michigan Health System is rolling out a new integrated electronic health record — a program we call MiChart. In just three days, we will be flipping the switch for the inpatient modules at our three hospitals with nearly 1,000 beds. The inpatient modules will be fully […]
KLAS: Epic, Cerner Ride the Buying Wave While Others Struggle to Stay Afloat
As organizations shift their focus to the next three to five years, a significant number are looking to replace their existing acute care EMR systems. But for vendors looking to land new clients, the news isn’t good, as the majority of those looking to make a move already have a specific platform in mind, according […]
Three Essentials For Selecting Your Next EMR
So you are in the market for a new EMR and you quickly realize that there are hundreds of companies in this market. How do you choose? How can you identify which company and EMR will be the right match for your organization? What are the key factors you should be taking into consideration when approaching these […]
KLAS: Epic and Cerner Still Dominate Acute EMR Market — For Now
When it comes to securing new hospital contracts, Epic and Cerner are still the clear frontrunners, but the rest of the race has become much more interesting. According to a new KLAS report, the two leading vendors captured more than three-quarters of new EMR business in 2012; however, there are many more deals to be […]
Tom Bres, VP/CIO, Sparrow Health System, Chapter 1
About Sparrow Health
Going live with Epic — “We took on a large initiative”
Lessons learned from physician practices
Fighting for funds as the financial crisis hit
Implementing ProVation Order Sets
Investing in IT to remain competitive — “It was part of a broader strategic vision”
Joey Hobbs, CIO, Community Hospital Anderson, Chapter 2
Farmville for patients
Starting as an IT intern doing desktop support
Pursuing a master’s in business
Implementing Meditech on time & under budget — “It did add some credibility”
CHIME CIO Boot Camp & CHCIO certification
Learning from Chuck Christian
Joey Hobbs, CIO, Community Hospital Anderson, Chapter 1
About CHA
Affiliation with Community Health Network — sharing data but not the same system
Participating in Indiana HIE
Meditech in the hospital, Epic in physician practices
Facebook & Twitter as the starting point to get patients engaged
“It’s a multi-year strategy. You can’t just build a portal.”
