JACKSONVILLE, FL – January 19, 2018 – The HCI Group announces Rochester Regional Health’s achievement of reaching HIMSS Analytics EMRAM Stage 7 status.
With the support of their EMRAM leadership team, The HCI Group is proud to announce Rochester Regional Health’s achievement of the HIMSS Analytics EMRAM Stage 7 Award at 4 facilities, including Newark Wayne Community Hospital, Rochester General Hospital, Unity Hospital and Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic.Rochester Regional Health recently engaged The HCI Group to expedite their journey to achieve HIMSS Stage 7 status. With fewer than 6.1% of US acute care facilities having earned the HIMSS Analytics EMRAM Stage 7 Award as of Q3 2017, Rochester Regional Health’s achievement shows their dedication to making technology a focal point for improving care.
John Glynn, CIO of Rochester Regional Health, underlines the importance of this achievement: “We are excited to further solidify our standing as a leader in the adoption of technology to improve the delivery of care. This is truly a differentiator for us – it creates a distinct competitive advantage for our organization moving forward.”
HCI’s EMRAM Leadership Team performed a gap analysis to establish a baseline view of Rochester Regional Health’s current alignment to Stage 7 criteria. Upon comparison of their current state, HCI provided actionable recommendations. “HCI’s EMRAM leadership team was a tremendous help in supporting our preparation,” said Glynn. “Their expertise helped us identify opportunities to improve our alignment to Stage 7. They provided exceptional feedback and actionable steps for achieving our goal.”
Ricky Caplin, CEO of The HCI Group, affirms the significance of Rochester Regional’s success: “John and his team should be extremely proud of this award. It puts them in an elite category and sets them apart as a leader in healthcare IT.” Having previously been recognized at Stage 6, Rochester Regional’s Stage 7 award quantifies their recent progress and recognizes their position as a leader in the adoption of EMR technology to support care delivery.
About The HCI Group
The HCI Group is a global leader in healthcare IT consulting committed to helping organizations reduce IT operating costs and drive digital transformation initiatives. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, The HCI Group’s broad scope of healthcare IT solutions have reached more than 10 countries in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.
The HCI Group’s services include enterprise-wide advisory services, infrastructure management, application development, IT system implementation and training, as well as specialty service lines in integration, testing, go-live, clinical adoption, optimization, clinical transformation and HIMSS EMRAM consulting and cyber security. Learn more about the HCI Group by visiting www.thehcigroup.com
About Rochester Regional Health
Rochester Regional Health was formed in 2014 with the joining of Rochester General and Unity Health systems. These organizations share legacies that go back generations, to visionary physician and community leaders who had a passion for caring for the sick and injured families who lived in the region. In keeping with the founders' pioneering spirit, Rochester Regional has a bold vision for transforming healthcare. It is a vision that expands beyond the traditional hospital setting to help people maintain good health in their everyday lives. Although the system includes five hospitals, we serve the community as a truly integrated health services organization. Our network includes hospitals and physicians, ElderONE/PACE (Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and home health programs, outpatient laboratories, rehabilitation programs and surgical centers, independent and assisted living centers and skilled nursing facilities. We serve families in communities across Western New York and the Finger Lakes region.
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