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Michigan Medicine received $440,000 in invoice credit from its electronic health record vendor for taking steps to support continuous improvements in patient outcomes, quality of care, workflow efficiency, and financial performance.<\/p>\n
Epic recently awarded Michigan Medicine with Magna Cum Laude status in its Honor Roll Program. The recognition program is based on achieving continuous improvements in patient outcomes, quality of care, workflow efficiency, and financial performance.<\/p>\n
\u201cParticipating in the program ensures we draw the most value from MiChart,\u201d said Karen Hollingsworth, senior director at Health Information Technology & Services (HITS). \u201cThis achievement is a reflection of Michigan Medicine\u2019s devotion to excellence in health IT and and patient care.\u201d<\/p>\n
To receive the financial credit, teams from HITS, the Office of Clinical Affairs, Nursing Informatics, and Hospital Operations made enhancements that help engage patients in the care process, make MiChart easier for clinicians to use, and keep pace with the rapid advance of health technology and medical knowledge. Michigan Medicine will apply the credit to future Epic invoices.<\/p>\n
\u201cA phenomenal amount of work went into achieving this honor,\u201d Hollingsworth said. \u201cIt was a collaborative effort and I applaud the perseverance of the many teams who contributed.\u201d<\/p>\n
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