Anyone following the world of health information technology (HIT) over the past decade knows there’s been tremendous work behind the scenes to advance interoperability and data sharing. Our efforts are finally coming to fruition as we move beyond the era of static document sharing into a new era of more intelligent data usability.  ..read more

When a health system decides to deploy a new EHR, most of its resources and efforts focus on the go-LIVE, and rightly so — a project of this size has to be managed effectively and within strict timelines. Healthcare systems often need to bolster their IT infrastructure to accommodate the EHR deployment, and the go-LIVE can feel more like the end of a process rather than the beginning of a new one ..read more

When considering how AI can be used in healthcare, it’s not simply a matter of identifying processes that computers can do faster than humans. The highly specialized and specific tasks performed within the field of medicine demand a thoughtful approach. At MEDITECH, our view of AI is driven by an understanding that its use within the EHR should safely enhance the experience for patients, care teams, and health systems. We also believe that AI should support — not replace — the complex work being done every day by healthcare workers ..read more

Before I came to MEDITECH, I was a clinical pharmacist at Sauk Prairie Hospital in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. The Badger State is incredibly tight-knit, even more so in areas like ours, with a sense of community that extends well beyond county lines. It was no different at the hospital, where I loved working. What I appreciated the most about care teams like ours was our acute understanding about the importance of appropriate levels of care. Our goal was always to provide the best patient care, closest to home, whenever possible ..read more

At the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) National Symposium in Washington D.C. last fall, I served as the moderator to a group of remarkable leaders in genomic medicine. The in-session feedback and post-conference reviews were so overwhelmingly positive that my colleagues and I reassembled for the MEDITECH Podcast to expand on the conversation. We were all thrilled for the opportunity to further the discussion on how genetic medicine is transforming the future of healthcare.  ..read more

As much as EHRs have evolved over the last few decades, providers still face the challenge of sifting through information to make the correct clinical decisions ..read more

An EHR that brings all patient data to the forefront improves both the patient and the provider experience. At Lawrence General, we have worked hard to optimize MEDITECH Expanse for our emergency department, empowering staff with all the information they need to provide patients with prompt and targeted treatment.   While emergency room processes may differ depending on the facility, there are several areas we’ve optimized that have increased staff efficiency and improved the user experience across our organization.  ..read more

When Ozarks Healthcare decided to go LIVE with Expanse in 2020, one of the most important parts of our plan was to have one medical record for our patients ..read more

One of the most valuable and rewarding aspects of our work at MEDITECH with medical professionals is the opportunity to bring providers together to communicate and collaborate ..read more

I’m writing this on my flight back from Orlando following the 2022 HIMSS Conference. It’s been a whirlwind of a week and I’m finally getting a chance to take a breath and reflect on the experience.  ..read more