OhioHealth' Morrow County Hospital Implements Epic As Part Of Integration Strategy
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Contributed by: HeLOS Intelligence
Summary
OhioHealth Morrow County Hospital has recently implemented the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system in a $6 million investment aimed at enhancing patient care through advanced technology. This transition, which occurred on February 22, is part of OhioHealth's broader strategy to integrate multiple facilities into its CareConnect EHR system, also incorporating Workday and numerous third-party IT solutions. Hospital president Mike Hyek noted that these upgrades are intended to improve safety, communication, and patient engagement, ultimately aiming for higher quality care and operational efficiency. This move reflects a growing trend in healthcare technology adoption within OhioHealth, as seen in similar implementations at other hospitals in the network.