Workflow

New EHR has slowness issues and workflow delays that are causing longer patient wait times, a Banner spokesperson said.

Hospitals and health systems want to consolidate their various cardiology IT solutions, according to a new report from KLAS, but challenges related to clinician workflow and the ability to consolidate structured reporting with a single vendor have hindered such initiatives.

By redesigning IT processes with help from Citrix and close input from clinicians, the health system is driving efficiency, bolstering security and boosting morale.

Emerging technologies will start to gain some firmer footing in the year ahead, moving out of pilot testing and into production environments.

The VistA replacement will be built off the MHS Genesis work already in progress for the Defense Department.

Called MaaS, the new web-based electronic health record enables small hospitals to be up and running with the technology within six months, the company says.

Marin General saw a 50 percent reduction in system vulnerabilities just by building a system designed for its users.

By weeding out low-priority messages and training clinicians how to optimize their inboxes, hospitals have helped enable more face time for quality care.

GE Healthcare, Carestream and Agfa lead mindshare for international deployments, but not all customers are satisfied, says KLAS.

M*Modal’s Gilan El Saadawi is working on an AI-driven virtual assistant to better capture clinical documentation.