Future changes in healthcare technology and digital transformation of AI technology. From point of admission, the coordination of care and meaningful interactions could be enhanced. Reduced manual documentation helps relieve the burden. The use of AI would also allow more direct patient care. It connects care in real-time. Less standing behind a computer and more patient experience.

Learning Resource: Bruce, G. (2024). Epic collaborate on generative AI for nurses. Becker’s Health IT.

Big Data Opportunities

Hospitals that use its software (Epic Systems) held medical records of 78% of patients in the United States and over 3% of patients worldwide in 2022.

Nursing Digital Health Opportunities

• Patient care
• Workflows
• Research
• Education
• New nursing roles

Additional Resources

Wikipedia. (2024). Epic Systems.

Epic Systems. (2024). Epic.com