EHR Optimization: Enhancing efficiency and elevating patient care   

As Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems become integral to healthcare operations, the next critical step is optimizing these powerful tools to enhance efficiency and improve patient outcomes. This dynamic panel session will explore cutting-edge strategies for EHR optimization, focusing on refining workflows, reducing cost while improving revenue and boosting user satisfaction.    

This panel will share real world examples and challenges faced by healthcare organizations. By transforming EHR usage, healthcare organizations can significantly reduce costs, increase productivity, and elevate the quality of patient care. Join us to gain actionable insights and unlock the full potential of your EHR investment.  

Learning objectives  

• Identify strategies for optimizing EHR systems to streamline hospital operations and enhance financial management 
• Analyze common challenges in ERP and EHR integration and propose solutions to overcome these obstacles for operational excellence 
• Describe advanced approaches for EHR optimization to refine workflows, improve data accuracy, and boost user satisfaction in healthcare organizations 
• Discuss opportunities for improvements in OR charging and throughput along with Ambulatory scheduling efficiency 

Who should attend 

CIO, CTO, CTIO, Senior IT, CEO, COO, Chief Quality Officer and Chief Clinical Transformation Officer 

Presenters 

• Ed Ricks, MHA, CHCIO - Managing Director, Baker Tilly 
• Kathy Kuhar – Director, Baker Tilly 
• Terri Couts, MHA, RN – Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, The Guthrie Clinic 
• Stacey Johnston, MD, MHA, CHCIO - Chief Information and Digital Execution Officer, Beacon Health System