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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 […]
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 […]
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”
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
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.”
