On Feb. 11, 2018, we'll upgrade Epic to version 2017 (v2017). Updates include a new, vibrant overall look and feel and changes to improve safety and quality of care, productivity and usability for patients and staff. Some key benefits of Epic v2017 include: • Redesigned After Visit Summary • MyChart improvements to pay bills online as a guest, prepayment collection and new … [Read more...]
MARS Portal has a new look today!
MARS’ new user-friendly design features tiles to help you quickly locate the tools you need. Managers and above, the biggest change is found in the My Team tile. It includes all the actions related to your staff and vacant positions. The navigation is different, but the processes remain the same. To get out of the Employee or Manager Self Service page, click the drop-down … [Read more...]
Blueprint for Success: Physicians Participate in Epic “Builder” Program
Houston Methodist physician champions joined colleagues from other local healthcare organizations June 23-25 to become Epic “builders”. During this interactive event, participants learned how to create, build and customize tools they use every day to document patient care in Epic. “We’re thankful for the commitment and dedication of our physician champions,” said Dr. … [Read more...]
Epic World: May 1 – 12
Get ready for our May 14 Go-Live by visiting Epic World! What is Epic World? A place to get more familiar with Epic, practice in the Epic Playground and see Capsule/Chart Express demos An Epic Credentialed Trainer will be present to answer questions When? May 8-11: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 12: 7-11 a.m. Capsule/ChartXpress demos available - May 1-5: 6-8 … [Read more...]
Why is Epic launching on Mother’s Day?
Our scheduled go-live date for Epic implementation is Sunday, May 14, which also happens to be Mother’s Day. I know some of you may be wondering why this date was selected, especially since it requires so many of us to be here on this day. However, finding a suitable date for such a complex implementation – one that fits into the broader effort across Houston Methodist – was no … [Read more...]