Newly Installed Federal EHR Boosts Lung Cancer Screenings for Veterans by 75%
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Since the rollout of the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) system at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in March 2024, there has been a remarkable 75 percent increase in lung cancer screenings among Veterans. The growth is largely due to the Comprehensive Adult Wellness Registry, which helps coordinators identify high-risk patients based on their tobacco use history and other EHR data, thus enhancing population health management. This proactive engagement strategy improves patient outcomes by automating the identification of eligible individuals, streamlining coordination of care, and ensuring timely follow-up on screening results. As healthcare technology continues to evolve, such systems highlight the importance of integrating data-driven approaches to enhance early detection and treatment of serious conditions like lung cancer.
