From plans to roll out 20 new programs to aiming to transition all of its customers to TEFCA, here are eight updates on Epic's operations, software products and partnerships reported by Becker's Hospital Review in August:
- Epic is set to roll out 20 new programs, including features for its EHR, such as AI-powered agents in MyChart and enhanced connectivity between payers and providers.
- Epic said it signed on 19 new health system customers during its Users Group Meeting on Aug. 20.
- Epic said more than 400 health systems use a predictive model from Epic, while more than 170 organizations have ambient listening integrated into the EHR.
- Epic aims to have its entire community committed to transitioning to TEFCA by the end of 2024, with plans to go live by the end of 2025.
- Hospitals and clinics can now collect patient surveys directly through Epic's MyChart, thanks to Press Ganey's expanded PX Connect Suite, which enables healthcare organizations to capture, act on, and respond to patient feedback within the Epic EHR.
- Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health said it is moving from a Cerner EHR system to an Epic one.
- Meridian, Miss.-based Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center implemented an Epic EHR system and a new patient portal Aug. 1.
- Epic Systems announced July 31 that individuals can now securely share their health data with apps of their choice.