Mississippi-Based Medical Center Sets Record with Epic Aura Platform Integration
Beckers Health IT
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Contributed by: HeLOS Intelligence
Summary
South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi, has made headlines by setting a record as the most groups to go live on Epic's Aura platform for diagnostic lab data exchange, with nine organizations joining simultaneously. This achievement, part of a broader Epic installation, aims to streamline lab tests and device orders within healthcare workflows, ultimately enhancing coordination and patient outcomes. Collaborating with four nearby hospitals, the initiative seeks to improve connectivity among care teams and expand access to healthcare services in the region. Additionally, the medical center’s integration of genomic data into electronic health records is poised to empower over 4,600 patients through better access and engagement in their healthcare management.
