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Replying to @OpenAI
@OpenAI's says its @HeyEpic integration is 99.1% safe, based on 4,363 ratings graded by its own physician reviewers. We asked whether orgs were open to using ChatGPT for healthcare, and the responses were mixed, to say the least! Is yours open to it?
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The integration gives authorized clinicians read-only chat access to appointment notes, labs, medications, and specialist documentation, along with a Healthcare Public Data plugin.
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If you're already running Epic, you're probably used to native AI tools and ambient documentation. But how do you feel about this third, overlapping layer so far?
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USCDI v7 adds 31 new data elements. Only 15 are already in required certification specifications, and moving to newer versions is voluntary.
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2 products can both be certified health IT and differ by 16 elements in what they must exchange. If your shortlisting criterion is "ONC certified," you have not yet asked the question that matters.
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If you run a specialty practice, one of this week's breaches is specifically your problem. Get a written list from your vendor of what data they hold, where it is hosted, and how quickly they are contractually required to tell you. ⤵️
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Unlimited Technology Systems, a practice management software vendor, disclosed a breach affecting 3.8m patients. Exposed data included SSNs, medical record numbers, diagnoses, and scanned documents. The breach occurred in a commercial data centre hosting its platform.
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Small and specialty practices carry the worst version of this risk. You have the least negotiating power over BAA terms, the least ability to audit a vendor's data centre, and the fewest people to run a notification process if it lands on you.
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For rural/small community hospitals, the realistic route to @HeyEpic is Community Connect. Your host system manages the contract, configuration, and upgrade timing, which can be cost-effective. Governance questions are directed to the host rather than to Epic.
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EHR training tells you that your staff can find the right screen. It doesn't tell you whether registration, docs, billing & scheduling work together once real patients are introduced. Here's how to build test-patient scenarios that mirror real visits: ehrinpractice.com/conducting…
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Wondering if you need an EHR consultant? Our free guide explains what to look for, what they cost, and how to decide: specialreports.ehrinpractice…
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Dermatology practices have unique needs that general EHRs can't always meet. Check out our roundup of leading dermatology EHRs to find the best fit for your organization: ehrinpractice.com/top-three-…
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EHR RFP responses can look thorough but still miss how software performs in practice. Here are 3 alternative selection strategies to RFPs: ehrinpractice.com/alternativ…
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A new EHR is a big investment, but skipping an ROI forecast can be even more costly. Your practice deserves insight into how changes will affect revenue, productivity, staffing, and cash flow. Learn more: ehrinpractice.com/why-your-p…
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The cloud vs on-premise EHR debate has shifted. The real question now is which workloads belong where, not which model is “better.” On-premise systems still make sense in specific contexts. Learn more: buff.ly/VYkch36
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Switching from paper to EHR often fails due to people and process issues, not software. Common mistakes include: Inadequate training, expecting instant productivity & relying on scanning as digitization Learn more: buff.ly/vjvapz1
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Switching from paper charts to EHR often fails due to process and training gaps, not the software itself. Planning ahead and involving clinicians early leads to smoother adoption and fewer problems. Learn more: buff.ly/V0lFkbt
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Small practices are under constant pressure to do more with less. And while nearly every physician now uses an EHR, many practices still underestimate what it truly costs to run one well. Re-evaluating your current system? Here's what to plan for: buff.ly/PCURzzT
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ICYMI: Join @ElationHealth & @pcpcc at 1PM EST for a briefing on the 2026 Medicare PFS. Learn what the rule means, where revenue shifts, and how to adapt without overloading your team. 📅 Today (Dec 16, 2025) 🕐 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EST Save your space: buff.ly/GQsSprU
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