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Business Wire
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
La Paz Regional Hospital Connects Care Across the Community with Centralized MEDITECH Expanse EHR
CANTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- La Paz Regional Hospital (Parker, Arizona) is now live with MEDITECH Expanse, a modern, cloud-based EHR that supports the hospital's mission to enhance the health and well-being of its community through innovative, connected care. The implementation—delivered through MEDITECH as a Service (MaaS)—marks a major milestone in La Paz's digital transformation, consolidating multiple legacy systems into a single, intelligent platform that now connects the hospital and its four clinics across a 60-mile radius. La Paz Regional Hospital is now live with @MEDITECH Expanse via MEDITECH-as-a-Service (MaaS), a modern, cloud-based EHR that supports the hospital's mission to enhance the health and well-being of its community through innovative, connected care. Share By unifying care with MEDITECH Expanse, the health system has centralized patient information, eliminated duplication of tests, improved efficiency of chart review, and laid a foundation for scalable, sustainable growth. 'We are the healthcare team that takes care of the entire county, and we had four disparate systems that weren't the best at talking to each other,' said La Paz Regional Hospital CEO Zafer Genc. 'We wanted a unified system for our EHR and determined that MEDITECH was the one that fit throughout each area of the hospital and connected our hospital and clinics to improve the quality of care that we provide to our community.' Now, with a single EHR shared across all facilities and departments, La Paz clinicians have a comprehensive view of each patient's health history throughout the healthcare system, regardless of where or when that care was provided. When coupled with Expanse's interoperable solutions, clinicians can also access data from other organizations where a patient may have received care. This visibility enables providers to make more informed, timely decisions, particularly for patients managing chronic conditions or requiring complex, ongoing care. 'As CFO, I view this implementation as a strategic step forward,' said La Paz Regional Hospital CFO, Christine Barrington. 'We've made an investment in a system that brings greater continuity of care, improves data access, and supports better decision-making organization-wide.' The benefits of this transformation are already being felt across the organization. Expanse enables physicians, nurses, and therapists to access records, place orders, and document care from mobile devices using tools such as Expanse Now and Expanse Point of Care. This flexibility enhances the patient experience, improves responsiveness, and reduces administrative burden while combating clinician burnout. MEDITECH's embedded clinical decision support tools further enhance safety and help clinicians respond quickly to changes in a patient's condition. Clinicians at La Paz are already reporting greater efficiency in their daily routines, thanks to intuitive navigation and reduced documentation time. 'Expanse gives us more time with our patients,' said Director of Rehab Services Alvin Rodgers. 'Our chart review process is approximately 20% of what it was before. In just one screen, I can see the doctor's notes, what the nurses are doing, and more.' Director of Education Lara Leroy agrees that Expanse has made reviewing patient charts much faster and easier. 'The documentation is all put together the way that I need it,' she said. 'Before, it would take me hours to go through charts, but with MEDITECH it takes minutes.' Administrative staff have also seen significant improvements. From patient access to billing, the EHR streamlines workflows, minimizes delays, and ensures that critical information is always at hand. Additionally, the organization-wide Business and Clinical Analytics solution provides interactive, web-based business intelligence, serving as a single source of truth for clinical, financial, and operational data. Finance Director Vickie Greiling said, 'With one EHR facility-wide, we no longer need to access multiple systems to find the data we need to process patient billing.' Patients also benefit from new engagement tools such as the MyHealth portal and MHealth app, which allow them to view pertinent health information, message the care team, and manage appointments. Expanse Patient Connect enables secure messaging, while text reminders enhance communication and engagement, ensuring patients stay informed and prepared for each step in their care journey. 'La Paz's recent go-live represents a pivotal step toward fully connected, patient-centered healthcare in Arizona,' said MEDITECH VP Carol Labadini. 'We look forward to continuing our partnership with La Paz and helping them to support community health for many years to come.' About MEDITECH MEDITECH empowers healthcare organizations to expand their vision of what's possible with Expanse, the intelligent EHR platform you can trust. Expanse transforms care and ushers health systems of all sizes into the future with AI-infused solutions, personalized workflows, next-level interoperability, and predictive analytics — all working together to drive better outcomes. See why thousands of healthcare organizations in 28 countries and territories have chosen Expanse. Visit and follow us on YouTube, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Willis Knighton Health Live with 132 Clinics on MEDITECH Expanse
Clinics and hospitals unified on one EHR platform for a single patient record across all facilities CANTON, Mass., June 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Willis Knighton Health (Shreveport, LA) is now live with MEDITECH Expanse in its 132 clinics. The initiative established seamless integration across the organization's care facilities and replaced three separate EHR systems that the clinics had previously used. The move to a shared platform between its ambulatory and acute facilities enables better care coordination, increased efficiencies, and improved outcomes. Because the not-for-profit health system is the largest healthcare provider in northwest Louisiana, patients are likely to visit multiple care providers within the organization. Willis Knighton consists of four acute care hospitals and a rehabilitation institute as well as multiple clinics and outpatient locations that span the continuum of care. "Providing a single, integrated EHR for our providers, caregivers, and patients is a foundation for improving digital technology at Willis Knighton Health. One of the concerns we've heard from patients is that they have to repeat information when visiting different providers," said Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Information Technology Mark Galea. "This integration responds to that concern and supports access to the electronic records for all Willis Knighton locations and providers." Patients also benefit from the shared EHR platform by no longer having to undergo redundant tests when visiting different providers within the health system. Patients can view their test results and visit notes through a single patient portal. Clinicians can access all patient data in one place, thereby reducing administrative burden and saving time. As part of the implementation, the clinics collaborated to standardize order sets and nursing and physician documentation templates, resulting in an expedited rollout across all their clinics. Additionally, the flexibility of Expanse has also enabled them to personalize workflows to meet the unique needs of their specialists. The organization also implemented Expanse Oncology at its Cancer Center to automate practice management, scheduling, and infusion workflows. Implementing Expanse Oncology improves efficiency in patient care by ensuring that real-time information is shared between care teams when cancer patients require services at the hospital. "Congratulations to Willis Knighton on the successful deployment of Expanse at its 132 clinics," said MEDITECH EVP and COO Helen Waters. "This achievement underscores their unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and lays a strong foundation for continued innovation and growth. Their commitment to patient-centered care, coupled with their dedication to standardizing best practices and empowering clinicians through personalized workflows, is truly commendable. We value our growing and collaborative partnership." To further its patient-centered care mission, Willis Knighton also recently went live with MEDITECH Expanse at its rehabilitation center, progressive care center, and skilled nursing facility. Learn more about Expanse Ambulatory and how it meets the unique needs of each practice. About MEDITECH MEDITECH empowers healthcare organizations to expand their vision of what's possible with Expanse, the intelligent EHR platform. Expanse transforms care with AI-infused solutions, personalized workflows, next-level interoperability, and predictive analytics — all working together to drive better outcomes. See why thousands of healthcare organizations in 28 countries and territories have chosen Expanse. Visit and follow us on social media. View source version on Contacts MEDITECH Media Contact Lead Public and Media Relations Manager Robin Montville - rmontville@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
18-06-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Willis Knighton Health Live with 132 Clinics on MEDITECH Expanse
CANTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Willis Knighton Health (Shreveport, LA) is now live with MEDITECH Expanse in its 132 clinics. The initiative established seamless integration across the organization's care facilities and replaced three separate EHR systems that the clinics had previously used. The move to a shared platform between its ambulatory and acute facilities enables better care coordination, increased efficiencies, and improved outcomes. Congratulations to Willis Knighton Health on going live with @MEDITECH #Expanse at its clinics, rehab center, and cancer center! A unified #EHR across ambulatory and acute care supports better care coordination and improved outcomes. #WKHealth Share Because the not-for-profit health system is the largest healthcare provider in northwest Louisiana, patients are likely to visit multiple care providers within the organization. Willis Knighton consists of four acute care hospitals and a rehabilitation institute as well as multiple clinics and outpatient locations that span the continuum of care. 'Providing a single, integrated EHR for our providers, caregivers, and patients is a foundation for improving digital technology at Willis Knighton Health. One of the concerns we've heard from patients is that they have to repeat information when visiting different providers,' said Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Information Technology Mark Galea. 'This integration responds to that concern and supports access to the electronic records for all Willis Knighton locations and providers.' Patients also benefit from the shared EHR platform by no longer having to undergo redundant tests when visiting different providers within the health system. Patients can view their test results and visit notes through a single patient portal. Clinicians can access all patient data in one place, thereby reducing administrative burden and saving time. As part of the implementation, the clinics collaborated to standardize order sets and nursing and physician documentation templates, resulting in an expedited rollout across all their clinics. Additionally, the flexibility of Expanse has also enabled them to personalize workflows to meet the unique needs of their specialists. The organization also implemented Expanse Oncology at its Cancer Center to automate practice management, scheduling, and infusion workflows. Implementing Expanse Oncology improves efficiency in patient care by ensuring that real-time information is shared between care teams when cancer patients require services at the hospital. 'Congratulations to Willis Knighton on the successful deployment of Expanse at its 132 clinics,' said MEDITECH EVP and COO Helen Waters. "This achievement underscores their unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and lays a strong foundation for continued innovation and growth. Their commitment to patient-centered care, coupled with their dedication to standardizing best practices and empowering clinicians through personalized workflows, is truly commendable. We value our growing and collaborative partnership.' To further its patient-centered care mission, Willis Knighton also recently went live with MEDITECH Expanse at its rehabilitation center, progressive care center, and skilled nursing facility. Learn more about Expanse Ambulatory and how it meets the unique needs of each practice. About MEDITECH MEDITECH empowers healthcare organizations to expand their vision of what's possible with Expanse, the intelligent EHR platform. Expanse transforms care with AI-infused solutions, personalized workflows, next-level interoperability, and predictive analytics — all working together to drive better outcomes. See why thousands of healthcare organizations in 28 countries and territories have chosen Expanse. Visit and follow us on social media.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UPMC Ireland Selects MEDITECH Expanse as the Cornerstone of its Digital Strategy
EHR to enable safer and more connected care between hospitals, cancer centres, and clinics CANTON, Mass., June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UPMC Ireland announced today it will implement MEDITECH Expanse as the foundational EHR of its 'once in a generation' digital transformation that will improve patient care, streamline operations, and support future innovation. The renowned global healthcare provider selected Expanse to deliver a single, shared, intelligent platform across its 4 hospitals, 2 cancer centres, and 6 sports medicine clinics. The integrated EHR features a comprehensive set of clinical, administrative, and financial solutions that will enable faster, safer, and more connected care, leading to improved patient outcomes. "This represents a transformational step forward in how we deliver care for both our patients and our people," said UPMC Ireland Managing Director Eamonn Fitzgerald. "By connecting every part of the patient journey through a single, secure electronic health record, we are creating a system that is safer, faster, and more efficient. This investment ensures that our clinicians and staff have access to the tools and information they need to deliver access to care to communities across the island of Ireland. This is another step in delivering life-changing medicine together." UMPC's move to Expanse reflects the organisation's commitment to providing patient-centric care. The Expanse implementation will establish a single patient record that shares information seamlessly between locations, enabling improved decision-making and overall care coordination. The new EHR will help UPMC meet its goals of building a better way to care and being leaders in transforming care globally. To further support more connected care, UPMC will deploy a unified set of core evidence-based standards across facilities. They are also implementing Expanse Revenue Cycle, which will simplify and automate workflows to maximize efficiencies and boost fiscal health. "This implementation marks a major milestone in UPMC's digital transformation, giving us a unified, cloud-based electronic health record that replaces legacy systems," said UPMC Ireland Chief Information Officer Pat Cronin. "It will empower clinicians and staff with faster, more connected access to information, supporting smarter decision-making and improved care coordination. Beyond enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency, this system will serve as the digital foundation for long-term innovation and scalable, data-driven care across our network." Expanse will further support patient engagement with the introduction of a patient portal that empowers patients by providing access to their health information, appointment details, secure messaging with providers, and questionnaires. UPMC envisions the implementation of the Expanse web-native and cloud-based technology as a fundamental step toward achieving future growth, innovation, and collaboration across its hospitals, cancer centres, and clinics. Expanse provides the modern digital infrastructure, advanced interoperability, and flexibility needed to propel their vision forward. It also includes built-in safeguards to protect against cyberthreats, keep data and patient privacy secure, and ensure GDPR compliance. "We are thrilled to partner with UPMC to implement Expanse and support them in their mission to always put the patient first," said MEDITECH Ireland Managing Director Charlotte Scott. "This is a game-changer for the organisation and the patients it cares for. The EHR will enable more connected and better care today while also positioning UPMC for future growth and innovation." Discover more about MEDITECH in Ireland and the UK. About MEDITECH MEDITECH systems have been deployed in some of Ireland's most prestigious private hospitals for over two decades. Expanse, the intelligent EHR platform you can trust, keeps health systems at the forefront of innovation and transforms care with AI-infused solutions, personalised workflows, next-level interoperability, and predictive analytics — all working together to drive better outcomes. See why organisations in 28 countries and territories have chosen Expanse to boost the productivity and satisfaction of their staff and patients. Follow us on LinkedIn, X/Twitter and Instagram, and visit: View source version on Contacts MEDITECH Media Contact Public and Media Relations Manager Robin Montville - rmontville@
Business Wire
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
UPMC Ireland Selects MEDITECH Expanse as the Cornerstone of its Digital Strategy
CANTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UPMC Ireland announced today it will implement MEDITECH Expanse as the foundational EHR of its 'once in a generation' digital transformation that will improve patient care, streamline operations, and support future innovation. UPMC Ireland has selected @MEDITECH #Expanse as the cornerstone of its digital transformation. This will connect hospitals, cancer centres, and clinics through a single EHR—improving patient care, safety, and efficiency. @UPMCinIreland @MEDITECH_UK The renowned global healthcare provider selected Expanse to deliver a single, shared, intelligent platform across its 4 hospitals, 2 cancer centres, and 6 sports medicine clinics. The integrated EHR features a comprehensive set of clinical, administrative, and financial solutions that will enable faster, safer, and more connected care, leading to improved patient outcomes. 'This represents a transformational step forward in how we deliver care for both our patients and our people,' said UPMC Ireland Managing Director Eamonn Fitzgerald. 'By connecting every part of the patient journey through a single, secure electronic health record, we are creating a system that is safer, faster, and more efficient. This investment ensures that our clinicians and staff have access to the tools and information they need to deliver access to care to communities across the island of Ireland. This is another step in delivering life-changing medicine together.' UMPC's move to Expanse reflects the organisation's commitment to providing patient-centric care. The Expanse implementation will establish a single patient record that shares information seamlessly between locations, enabling improved decision-making and overall care coordination. The new EHR will help UPMC meet its goals of building a better way to care and being leaders in transforming care globally. To further support more connected care, UPMC will deploy a unified set of core evidence-based standards across facilities. They are also implementing Expanse Revenue Cycle, which will simplify and automate workflows to maximize efficiencies and boost fiscal health. 'This implementation marks a major milestone in UPMC's digital transformation, giving us a unified, cloud-based electronic health record that replaces legacy systems,' said UPMC Ireland Chief Information Officer Pat Cronin. 'It will empower clinicians and staff with faster, more connected access to information, supporting smarter decision-making and improved care coordination. Beyond enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency, this system will serve as the digital foundation for long-term innovation and scalable, data-driven care across our network.' Expanse will further support patient engagement with the introduction of a patient portal that empowers patients by providing access to their health information, appointment details, secure messaging with providers, and questionnaires. UPMC envisions the implementation of the Expanse web-native and cloud-based technology as a fundamental step toward achieving future growth, innovation, and collaboration across its hospitals, cancer centres, and clinics. Expanse provides the modern digital infrastructure, advanced interoperability, and flexibility needed to propel their vision forward. It also includes built-in safeguards to protect against cyberthreats, keep data and patient privacy secure, and ensure GDPR compliance. 'We are thrilled to partner with UPMC to implement Expanse and support them in their mission to always put the patient first,' said MEDITECH Ireland Managing Director Charlotte Scott. 'This is a game-changer for the organisation and the patients it cares for. The EHR will enable more connected and better care today while also positioning UPMC for future growth and innovation.' Discover more about MEDITECH in Ireland and the UK. About MEDITECH MEDITECH systems have been deployed in some of Ireland's most prestigious private hospitals for over two decades. Expanse, the intelligent EHR platform you can trust, keeps health systems at the forefront of innovation and transforms care with AI-infused solutions, personalised workflows, next-level interoperability, and predictive analytics — all working together to drive better outcomes. See why organisations in 28 countries and territories have chosen Expanse to boost the productivity and satisfaction of their staff and patients. Follow us on LinkedIn, X/Twitter and Instagram, and visit:
