Pikeville Medical Center receives Epic’s 2022 Good Install award for exceptional EHR implementation. The hospital, a Gold Star program member for two years, achieved one of the fastest Epic system installations. Epic’s platform enables care coordination with access to clinical notes, orders, and results. Meanwhile, Midwestern University unifies clinics with an integrated Epic EHR system, enhancing patient experiences. Ampla Health optimizes workflows with eClinicalWorks Cloud EHR, improving services for Northern California’s vulnerable population.
In a testament to outstanding achievement in electronic health record (EHR) implementation, Pikeville Medical Center in Kentucky has been honored with the prestigious 2022 Good Install award by EHR vendor Epic. This accolade, bestowed annually, acknowledges one new customer whose EHR implementation success surpasses others in the field.
Pikeville Medical Center, a beacon of excellence in healthcare, has been a distinguished Epic’s Gold Star program member at Level 8 for the past two years. This recognition is attributed to the hospital’s commitment to Epic EHR best practices, aligning with the program’s overarching goal of fostering continuous improvement in clinical and financial outcomes.
Tony Damron, Senior Vice President and CIO of Pikeville Medical Center, expressed his pride in the achievement, stating, “I could not be more proud of the PMC team that worked on the Epic project.” Notably, PMC holds a record for one of the quickest Epic system installations, garnering high praise throughout the process. Damron emphasizes that this achievement is a true testament to the collaborative efforts of the entire team.
The Epic EHR platform implemented at Pikeville Medical Center enables seamless care coordination by providing clinicians and healthcare providers access to critical information such as clinical notes, physician orders, and test results. Donovan Blackburn, PMC Chairman, President, and CEO, highlighted the significance of national recognition from Epic, affirming the exceptional efforts of PMC’s healthcare heroes in improving patient health.
Meanwhile, Midwestern University in Illinois has embraced an integrated Epic EHR system, unifying health IT platforms across various departments. This strategic implementation aims to enhance the patient experience by consolidating health information for individuals seeking care across different departments within the University’s clinics.
The integrated Epic EHR system facilitates improved care coordination, offering patients access to their health records in a centralized location throughout the Midwestern University Clinics. Patients can now benefit from streamlined appointment management, secure messaging to their care team, and consolidated billing information with online payment options.
Kathleen H. Goeppinger, PhD, President, and CEO of Midwestern University, emphasized the significance of this move, stating, “Those faculty, staff, and students in our clinics will have the opportunity to learn the new software, experience the benefits of an integrated system, and, most importantly, help us improve our patient experience.”
In another stride towards healthcare optimization, Ampla Health, a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Yuba City, CA, has selected a cloud-based EHR from eClinicalWorks to drive operational efficiencies. With 134 providers, Ampla Health plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations in Northern California.
Dr. Mustafa Ammar, MD at Ampla Health, highlighted the transformative impact of eClinicalWorks V12 on operational workflows. The cloud-based EHR has streamlined various processes, including prescriptions, patient note-taking, scheduling, and administrative tasks, saving valuable time for the healthcare staff.
“The increased functionalities of the eClinicalWorks EHR empower us to serve our community with all-inclusive healthcare while reducing administrative fatigue and physician burnout in the process,” added Dr. Ammar. The eClinicalWorks Cloud EHR offers real-time patient data access, ePrescribing capabilities, AI-powered voice dictation software, and a floating toolbar for easy access to key functions.
Overall, these success stories underscore the transformative power of innovative EHR implementations in healthcare organizations. From Pikeville Medical Center’s record-breaking speed in Epic system installation to Midwestern University’s commitment to an integrated EHR system and Ampla Health’s strategic use of eClinicalWorks, these endeavors are shaping the future of healthcare delivery by prioritizing efficiency, coordination, and, most importantly, patient care.
