The Epic US 500M is the largest technology and business conference in the country. It offers a broad range of topics, including health information exchange, population health and analytics platforms, cloud-based EHRs and interoperability with other vendors’ products.
Health information exchange software
A health information exchange (HIE) is a method of transmitting medical data between participating organizations, primarily for the purpose of providing and receiving care. The requirements for participation vary by state, as well as by practice. For example, one organization may need only send lab results to another while one may need to send and receive information about a patient’s medication history. In some instances, the sharing of clinical information may even be required for certain types of emergency treatment.
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has produced a number of resources to assist providers in their quest to exchange data. One of these resources is a five part series of web-based training videos on data exchange.
Another is a downloadable HIE Toolkit. It includes practical resources for health care providers and businesses looking to build or join an interoperable network.
Cloud-based EHR
Epic is a cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) provider, and one of the largest EHR vendors in the United States. The company aims to leverage analytics and artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes.
Epic’s software is used by both large and small health care organizations. They can be customized to fit the needs of various practices. It is also compatible with mobile devices such as iOS and Android.
Cloud-based EHR solutions allow healthcare providers to scale and grow their practice. In addition, they reduce the need to train staff. They are also less expensive than in-house systems. Moreover, they provide security for patients’ records.
However, this type of solution is not suitable for all medical organizations. Many hospitals, particularly in-patient treatment centers, require a dedicated IT staff.
Charting tools
The best way to describe the Epic e-health platform is that it is an amalgamation of a number of different technologies rolled into one. As such, it boasts some of the best healthcare information sharing technology solutions in the industry. One of the many benefits is a more unified way of documenting the patient’s medical history. Another is the ability to provide an improved level of care and treatment to a greater population of patients. This makes it a worthwhile endeavor for any healthcare organization. Likewise, a more streamlined documenting process improves efficiency and reduces risk of overpayment and underpayment. For this reason, it has become the de facto standard for implementing a best-practice electronic medical record (EMR) solution. It also enables a better patient experience resulting in happier and healthier patient outcomes.
Interoperability with other vendors’ products
The interoperability of information technology devices is of paramount importance to a multitude of industries and it’s a subject that isn’t easy to pin down, let alone quantify. From the automotive sector’s engine control modules and driver assistance systems, to health care’s patient-centric information systems and medical records, interoperability is essential to the smooth functioning of a modern enterprise. Among vendors, few are willing to sacrifice their scalability in the name of low-cost O&M, or relegating interoperability to the backburner.
Choosing which vendor to trust for your enterprise’s needs is the first step to ensuring a smooth ride from concept to deployment. One such vendor is Agilent Technologies, a leading provider of software solutions to test, analyze and visualize data. They offer a wide array of interoperability solutions that help their customers converge and integrate disparate enterprise software applications to create a single cohesive system.
Population health and analytics platform
Using a population health and analytics platform allows healthcare organizations to research and understand trends and patient behaviors. It also helps to ensure quality and efficiency. Having this type of information is helpful for determining the level of outreach needed. The right technology partner can help a healthcare organization achieve its goals.
Population health and analytics platforms are used to analyze a patient’s condition and recommend appropriate interventions. They can also help to increase revenues and lower costs. In fact, these products are being used in universities, large health systems, and other organizations.
These types of technologies are designed to centralize data from disparate sources. This means that they can be accessed in a variety of ways. Users can access data from a wide range of sources, including electronic health records (EHRs), pharmacy records, and medical claims. Once this data is centralized, it can be analyzed for accuracy and insights into individual health risks.
