Health Systems Innovate with Custom Epic Apps to Enhance Patient Care
Becker's Hospital Review
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
As the trend toward custom applications within the Epic EHR system grows, health systems are focusing on tailored solutions to meet specific operational needs and enhance patient care. Utilizing Epic's App Orchard platform, healthcare organizations are developing bespoke applications to improve data integration, patient engagement, and workflows, as standard EHR functionalities often fall short. Successful implementations have already streamlined processes such as referrals, telehealth, and medication management, showcasing the effectiveness of customized solutions in addressing unique challenges within the healthcare system while positioning organizations to adapt to future demands.