Willis Knighton Health has implemented the MEDITECH Expanse electronic health record (EHR) system across its 132 clinics.
This strategic move has replaced three separate EHRs, offering care coordination across the organisation’s ambulatory and acute care facilities.
Willis Knighton’s integration is set to deliver improved healthcare outcomes and operational efficiencies.
Willis Knighton Health Information Technology senior vice president and chief information officer Mark Galea said: “One of the concerns we’ve heard from patients is that they have to repeat information when visiting different providers.
“This integration responds to that concern and supports access to the electronic records for all Willis Knighton locations and providers.”
Patients within the Willis Knighton network are now experiencing the benefits of a shared EHR platform, which eliminates the need for redundant tests and provides access to a single patient portal for viewing test results and visit notes.
Clinicians also gain from having all patient data consolidated in one location, lessening administrative tasks and saving time.
In the process of this implementation, the clinics have worked together to standardise order sets and documentation templates.
This collaboration has facilitated a swift deployment of the system across all clinic locations.
The MEDITECH Expanse platform also offers the flexibility to tailor workflows, meeting the specific requirements of various medical specialists.
Willis Knighton has further incorporated Expanse Oncology at its Cancer Center.
This addition is designed to automate practice management and enhance the delivery of care for cancer patients, particularly by sharing real-time information among the care teams.
MEDITECH executive vice president and chief operating officer Helen Waters said: “This achievement underscores their unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and lays a strong foundation for continued innovation and growth.”
In alignment with its commitment to patient-centred care, Willis Knighton has also introduced MEDITECH Expanse at its rehabilitation centre, progressive care centre, and skilled nursing facility.
This expansion follows the recent decision by Harbor Regional Health to continue its long-standing partnership with MEDITECH by adopting the Expanse EHR system.
