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Epic has been perceived to be the most difficult vendor to connect with — does that perception match reality, or is it another case of misinformation leading the way? Kent Gale of KLAS explores this big question.
The gulf between what users expect in terms of interoperability and what is being delivered remains significant, but the good news is that vendors are taking steps in the right direction, says Kent Gale of KLAS.
About Watertown Regional MC
Affiliating with LifePoint — “We’re trying to feel our way through the transition.”
Upgrading to Meditech C/S 5.6.7 for “more functionality.”
Optimization visits
Establishing governance structure & processes
Physician IT advisor as a “liaison”
About Firelands Regional
Meditech 5.6.6 in acute, eClinicalWorks in practices
Looking to layer on analytics
Patient engagement struggles
MU final rule delays — “We just don’t have enough time to recover.”
Bracing for ICD-10
Ripping out the core EHR — “We’re going to have to be able to do more advanced analytics.”
Waiting to attest to MU 1 — “We wanted it to be accurate.”
“Multi-layered” approach to patient engagement
Ohio Health Information Partnership
Bringing IS security in-house with a “very controlled approach.”
Educating staff in a “non-threatening way”
2015 Most Wired
Having a “passionate” team
