Your health records are coming to new apps. Here’s why.
August 2, 2024 - CNBC
Epic announced that individuals will be able to release their health data to apps of their choice, giving them more direct control over their medical information.
This seemingly simple feat is actually a major technological leap for the health-care sector, and it reflects the beginning of a new standard of data-sharing practices that are set to take shape across the nation.
Epic is one of the organizations that has been helping the federal government establish the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement, or TEFCA. It launched in December, and aims to iron out both the legal and technical requirements for sharing patients’ data at scale.
Memorial Hermann Health System Clinicians Use Epic’s AI Tool to Help Patients Better Understand Test Results
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Clinicians at Memorial Hermann Health System (MHHS) are using a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool built directly into Epic to help patients better understand their test results and to make informed decisions about next steps in their care journey.
AI Helps OLVG Clinicians Reduce Note-Writing Time By Over 30%
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As Chart with Art—Epic’s native AI charting—handles documentation, clinicians report improved focus on the conversation in the room, fostering better visit experiences and work-life balance.
Patients of the rural health system can use Ask Emmie to receive answers that are grounded in their full health history, including past visits and test results.
