The adoption of ambient speech technology is accelerating as health systems seek to improve documentation efficiency and reduce clinician burnout, according to a new report by KLAS. While adoption remains in its early stages—primarily in outpatient settings—health system leaders expect rapid expansion as vendors enhance capabilities and integration with EHRs. The report stated that ambient […]
Optimizing the Revenue Cycle Can be Financial Game Changer, KLAS Report Finds
Health systems are under increasing pressure to improve financial performance, and optimizing revenue cycle processes within EHRs has become a top priority. According to the latest report from KLAS, EHR Revenue Cycle Optimization 2025: In a High-Performing Market, Which Firms Best Meet Client Needs?, all measured consulting firms are delivering successful results, but some excel in specific […]
KLAS Identifies Top HIT Implementation Firms, Highlights Strengths and Challenges of Service Providers
A new report from KLAS, “HIT Core Clinical Implementation Leadership 2025,” reveals which firms are excelling in EHR implementation for health systems and where challenges remain. According to the report, Evergreen Healthcare Partners, Chartis, and Huron received high marks for exceeding client expectations. EHR implementations are among the most complex and costly projects for health […]
EHR Implementation Satisfaction Way Down, But a More Holistic Approach Can Help, KLAS Finds
Remembering the people and process parts (in addition to technology) can go a long way to righting a troubling trend around user satisfaction with EHR implementations, according to a recent report by KLAS, “EHR Implementations 2025: Investing in People to Avoid Pitfalls & Ensure Clinician Success.” Drawing from extensive data sources, including customer satisfaction surveys […]
Piedmont Making Clinicians Happy by Leveraging AI to Streamline In-Box Management & Feedback Loops to Ensure It’s on the Right Track, KLAS Case Study Finds
Piedmont Healthcare has achieved significant advancements in clinical efficiency and patient care through strategic technology enhancements, according to the recent KLAS Arch Collaborative case study, “Implementing the Right Technology Enhancements to Improve Clinical Practice 2024.” Prioritizing Clinician Efficiency and Patient Safety Piedmont focused on improving clinician efficiency, streamlining communication, and enhancing patient safety. According to the […]
Facing Onslaught of Attacks, Cyber Teams Balancing Resources Between Prevention & Response, KLAS Finds
Driven by the increasing interconnectivity of systems, the rising sophistication of attacks, and limited budgets, healthcare organizations are working to balance their cyber resource allocations, according to the recent KLAS report, Cybersecurity 2025: Organizations Assessing Their Cybersecurity Posture amid Rising Threats. A Balancing Act: Prevention and Preparedness Healthcare IT leaders face a complex dilemma: how to […]
AI on the Rise, but Virtual Scribes Still Providing Value, KLAS Finds
Virtual scribing services continue to play a significant role in healthcare systems despite the increasing adoption of AI solutions, according to the KLAS report, “Virtual Scribing Services 2024: How Are Firms Providing Value in a Developing Market?” A Proven Solution Amid Technological Evolution Virtual scribes, often tasked with assisting clinicians in documentation, have demonstrated their value […]
Ambient Listening on the Front End; AI & Automation on the Back End Poised to Improve RCM, KLAS Finds
RCM is increasingly recognized as the backbone of financial stability and operational efficiency in healthcare systems. The 2024 KLAS Revenue Cycle Management Summit, held in October, gathered 117 industry leaders to address pressing challenges and explore emerging solutions. The summit’s findings, documented in a recently released report, offer strategies and insights for healthcare IT executives […]
Success With Clinical Communications Tools Depends on Vendor Support, Ease of Integration, KLAS Report Finds
As health systems increasingly adopt technology to enhance clinical communication, the selection of the right vendor can make or break their efforts to improve efficiency, reduce miscommunication, and enhance clinician satisfaction. The KLAS report “Clinical Communications 2024: Which Vendors Best Support Solution Adoption Enterprise-Wide?” provides an overview of vendors in the space and their ability to […]
Clinician Burnout Reaching Critical Levels; IT Leaders Can Help Stem the Tide, KLAS Report Finds
The healthcare industry faces a growing challenge: clinician turnover. This issue, exacerbated by burnout and misaligned priorities, threatens the sustainability of clinical care delivery in health systems. According to the recent KLAS Arch Collaborative report, “Clinician Turnover 2024: Stemming the Rising Tide,” organizations must act decisively to curb this trend. For health IT executives overseeing […]