Broward Health’s Chief Medical Information Officer Hector Rodriguez-Cortes, M.D., celebrates as Broward Health goes live with Epic.
December 3, 2024 – Broward Health launched Epic, a nationally recognized electronic health record system, for a new model of healthcare delivery in Broward County. Over 11,000 team members spent the past year training and upgrading technology across Broward Health. The health system went live on Saturday, November 2, and one continues to optimize Epic for employees, providers and patients.
“This significant upgrade is not just about integrating new technology, but about redefining patient care and streamlining operations,” said Shane Strum, President & CEO of Broward Health. “We’re committed to enhancing the overall healthcare experience bringing our community the latest iterations of healthcare.”
With the implementation of Epic, caregivers can now communicate more easily with other healthcare systems across South Florida and globally that utilize Epic. This will be a benefit to residents of South Florida, as well as visitors to the region who regularly use Broward Health for care.
“For years, Broward Health has been a cornerstone of healthcare in the region, serving a diverse population with a wide range of medical needs,” said Ray Berry, North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioner. “Not only does Epic allow for real-time communication and collaboration among healthcare providers, but it also provides patient-friendly features like MyChart, which gives patients direct access to their health information.”
MyChart, a secure online portal, launched along with Epic to empower patients to be more proactive in managing their health.
Optimizing Epic and utilizing new functionality will continue over time. Epic provides Broward Health regular system updates and opportunities to enhance workflows. In the future, there will be the ability to utilize Epic artificial intelligence features.
About Broward Health
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts five hospitals, two trauma centers, a dynamic academic partnership with Florida Atlantic University, was the county’s first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty.
Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of $1.6 billion, and annually provides almost $225 million of charity and uncompensated care.
For more information about Broward Health, visit BrowardHealth.org.
