In pursuit of excellence and as frontline providers of healthcare in Lebanon and the region, AUB and AUBMC have been collaborating closely for the last year or so to address health and healthcare disparities by modifying practice management through the application of Epic, one of the most advanced healthcare systems worldwide.
AUBMC will become the first Medical Center to adopt the newest generation and most advanced electronic health record system in Lebanon. This will be a major leap forward to AUBMC in achieving its 2020 Vision and delivering the most advanced patient care to its patients.
AUB-Health will create a single patient record that both caregivers and patients will be able to access. The EHR aims to maximize efficiency by reducing the need for duplicate tests and patients having to give the same information to multiple caregivers. Patient privacy is protected the same way it would be with a written record.
The integrated health information system will allow seamless sharing of information among all health units, patients and partner hospitals, setting new standards of care delivery.
The biggest convenience for patients is Epic's MyChart, a free app accessible via smartphone or computer, that allows patients to schedule appointments, refill prescriptions, directly message their care providers with the option of including photos, access lab results, and more.
To further enhance care coordination among providers, while also supporting the long-term growth plan for its clinical business, the storage system will revolutionize the way doctors and health workers access and share a patient’s medical information by including medical history, medications, insurance and billing information.
“For the past 150 years, AUB has played a key role in shaping the healthcare landscape and expertise in the country. By introducing the latest advancements and technology through our Medical Center and ensuring our education system builds talent on par with international standards, we continue to deliver high quality care to meet the needs of patients in Lebanon and the region,” said Dr. Fadlo R. Khuri, AUB President, “Our partnership with Epic is another strategic alliance that will help us continue to deliver on our mission and commitment to the overall healthcare system in Lebanon.”
“Another milestone is added to the achievements of AUBMC as we come closer to fulfilling the commitment we took in 2010 with the AUBMC 2020 Vision,” said Dr. Mohamed H. Sayegh, Executive VP for Medicine and Global Strategy and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. “AUBMC is uniquely positioned to play an exclusive role as the leading academic medical center in Lebanon and the region. This comes as a testament that AUBMC has always maintained its role as a central destination for patients, for the highest standards of patient-centered care, quality and safety that it offers,” he added.
“AUB-Health will transform the way we deliver care at the Medical Center,” added AUB Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Ramin Sedehi. “This will play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall experience at AUBMC, especially our patient care.”
The rollout of AUB-Health is expected to begin in October 2016 and will be fully implemented during the last quarter of year 2018.
AUB-Health will impact all AUBMC employees and physicians, and serve as an instrumental part of AUBMC’s strategic growth plan that aims to implement the program at affiliated hospitals.
