Tidelands Health is tapping the robust Epic EMR Software solution to drive interoperability for seamless data exchange and care coordination. The comprehensive Epic Systems platform will replace the disparate various health IT systems that were leading to inefficiencies. The transition to the new Epic Software will take happen on 2nd March 2024.
The Goal of the Epic EHR Software Implementation
The $40 million Health IT investment is set to transform healthcare delivery and enhance care coordination between the health system’s four hospital locations and 60 outpatient facilities. Care coordination is vital to provide safe and exceptional care delivery to patients. With Epic EMR Software deployment, Tidelands Health will have good care coordination improve patient outcomes, lower errors, increase the quality of service, and lessen healthcare fragmentation.
Epic Electronic Health Records Software will empower the health system’s medical staff to handle each patient’s unique needs comprehensively. This will improve the management of chronic illnesses, reduce the need for unneeded hospital stays, and eventually improve the patient experience overall.
MyChart Patient Portal Software Access to Patients
With the new Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software implementation, patients of Tidelands Health will have access to Epic’s MyChart Patient Portal Software. MyChart is one of the most favorite patient portal systems in the US. Patients will now feel engaged throughout their healthcare journey as they can use MyChart to do the following:
- Schedule online appointments
- View lab results
- Communicate with providers on a HIPAA-Compliant platform
- Pay online bills conveniently
- View medical records and update them
- Have access to tailored medical resources
- Share medical records
- Friends and family access can be offered
- Receive reminders for upcoming vaccinations and shots
- Medication refills
- Request a referral
The digital front door offered by MyChart Patient Portal EMR Software is a great way to keep patients empowered and satisfied, leading to enhanced health outcomes as well. The MyChart App is available to be downloaded in the App Store and Google Play Store for Tidelands Health System patients.
Seamless EHR Software Implementation
To ensure a smooth Epic Software implementation the software vendor, Epic Systems, and the health system will collaborate closely to identify any issues beforehand.
After installation, there will be ongoing evaluations and attempts to improve the system to make sure the new Epic EMR system is in line with changing healthcare requirements. This will facilitate an easy and successful integration into the operations of the healthcare institution.
