July 17, 2024: Steven Hendrick, SVP of Implementation and Selection at Healthlink Advisors, joins Bill for the news. They explore the growing dominance of EPIC as the leading EHR system worldwide. What will the EHR landscape look like in 10 years, and how will AI and ambient listening technology advancements revolutionize patient care? As they discuss the potential for cameras and microphones in patient rooms, the conversation shifts to ethical and logistical implications of such surveillance. Can interoperability truly be achieved by consolidating EHR vendors, or is there a need for a more patient-centric approach? The episode concludes with reflections on the role of rural hospitals and the future of health information management, leaving listeners to consider how these developments will shape the future of healthcare.

Key Points:

• 00:00 Guest Introduction and Role Discussion
• 02:42 Epic's Market Dominance
• 04:19 Future of EHRs and AI Integration
• 11:38 Interoperability Challenges and Solutions
• 19:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

News articles:

• Epic is No. 1 worldwide after adding 356 hospitals last year
• EHRs in 10 years: What will be possible?

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