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4 days ago
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Rpharmy CEO Laura Paxton Recognized in Becker's Hospital Review's ‘Women in Health IT to Know' List
Annual List Celebrates Innovative Women in Health IT Who Are Committed to Improving Healthcare Through Technology Laura Paxton, Founder and CEO of Rpharmy AUSTIN, Texas, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rpharmy, a leading provider of medical formulary management and hazardous drug safety information software solutions, today announced that its founder and CEO, Laura Paxton, is one of the Becker's Hospital Review 2025 'Women in Health IT to Know.' The complete list features individual profiles of all women on the list and can be read here. Becker's Hospital Review said the leaders celebrated on this list are using technology to drive meaningful change by streamlining administrative processes, enhancing care delivery, standardizing workflows, and elevating overall system efficiency. Becker's Healthcare is proud to honor these trailblazing women in health IT for their unwavering commitment to improving healthcare. Their leadership and innovation are essential to the continued success of their organizations and the industry as a whole. 'It's a tremendous honor to be included among such an extraordinary group of women, all of whom share a deep commitment to advancing healthcare through technology,' said Paxton. 'Over the past 30 years in this industry, I've witnessed a remarkable evolution, not just in the innovations that are transforming patient care and worker safety, but in the growing influence of women in healthcare IT. It's truly gratifying to see the intelligence, leadership, and ingenuity that women bring to these essential roles being acknowledged by Becker's Healthcare.' As CEO of Rpharmy, Paxton leads the company's mission to enhance patient and healthcare worker safety through innovative, user-centered technology. What makes Laura Paxton stand out in healthcare IT isn't just her technology—it's her relentless focus on solving problems that others overlook. Paxton has pioneered tools that protect both patients and healthcare workers while building a culture of safety, equity, and practical innovation. Under her direction, Rpharmy developed Formweb, a cloud-based formulary and safety platform that consolidates high-alert medications, REMS data, Black Box warnings, and facility-specific protocols into a single source of truth. More than just a formulary, it serves as a communication hub for safer medication practices across health systems. Paxton also led the creation of Rhazdrugs, the first comprehensive software dedicated to hazardous drug safety and USP <800> compliance. This solution was developed through constant engagement with nurses, pharmacists, and health system leaders who voiced concerns about the lack of clear, accessible safety guidance. The Becker's Hospital Review editorial team accepted nominations for this list and curated it to highlight the great work of women in health IT. To learn more about nominations, visit About RpharmyFor more than 30 years, Rpharmy has been solving problems related to medication safety and patient care. We develop and provide technology focused on medical formulary, hazardous drug handling, and HFAP, NIOSH, and Joint Commission compliance. Our primary desire is to keep all patients and healthcare workers safe through easy access to critical medication safety information. For more information, visit Media Contact:Carrie Ward, PR for Rpharmy, 832-407-5347, carrie@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
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19-06-2025
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MEDITECH Expanse EHR system boosts Willis Knighton patient care
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. "MEDITECH Expanse EHR system boosts Willis Knighton patient care" was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
