How University Hospitals Leaders Made an Epic Business Case
Becker's Hospital Review
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
University Hospitals in Cleveland transitioned to a new EHR system, Epic, after determining that their previous systems, including Allscripts and Cerner, were unsustainable. The decision was made about five years ago, with a focus on avoiding market pressure-driven changes. To support the $400 million investment, CIO Robert Eardley and former CFO Michael Szubski presented a business case to the board that highlighted potential financial benefits of around $120 million and projected payback periods of 2.5 to 4.9 years. The planning phase began in early 2020, involving evaluations of the major EHR vendors and a detailed analysis encompassing 15 benefit categories.
