Over $54M will be used to implement Epic Electronic Health Record system, one of the most advanced healthcare information systems in the world
Richmond University Medical Center is among 22 healthcare institutions statewide to receive state support for projects focused on enhancing health information technology, strengthening cybersecurity, and expanding telehealth services. RUMC was allocated over $54M from Governor Kathy Hochul which will be used to implement the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, one of the most advanced and widely trusted healthcare information systems in the world. RUMC’s allocation was the single largest award provided to the 22 institutions.
“Implementing Epic EHR is a transformative step for our hospital,” said RUMC President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel J. Messina, PhD, MPA, FACHE. “This investment gives us a game changing system that enhances the high quality care our patients receive at RUMC and throughout our Richmond Health Network offices while at the same time giving our medical staff the tools they need to serve our community more efficiently. Our thanks to Gov. Hochel for partnering with us to improve lives inside and outside our hospital walls.”
Epic EHR provides a unified platform for managing patient health information, streamlining clinical workflows, and ensuring secure interoperability across various care settings. Its advanced features include real-time documentation, integrated order entry, and comprehensive decision support tools. Epic EHR will enhance care by simplifying provider workflows and enhancing communication across multiple departments, allowing caregivers to focus more directly on their patients.
RUMC’s patients will directly benefit from MyChart, Epic EHR’s secure portal that enables easy access to their medical records, appointment scheduling, and has the capabilities to provide direct communication with their healthcare providers.
RUMC’s allocation was announced by Gov. Hochul on December 12. The awards, totaling more than $300 million to 22 different healthcare systems across New York State, were made through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV and V. Funds will be administered by the New York State Department of Health and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York.
Awardees include healthcare facilities in every region of New York State and the funding prioritized healthcare providers seeking to modernize their health information technology infrastructure; strengthen their cybersecurity and patient information security; and/or expand their telehealth services.
“By modernizing our hospitals’ IT infrastructure and protecting patients’ information, we’re strengthening the foundation of healthcare in New York State,” Gov. Hochul said. “These investments will help ensure that hospitals have the tools they need to safeguard patient data, expand telehealth services, and deliver a healthier future for all New Yorkers.”
Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC), is a not-for-profit healthcare provider serving the ethnically diverse community of Staten Island and its neighbors. We provide premier-quality patient care through a full spectrum of emergent, acute, primary, behavioral health and educational services. We do this in an environment that promotes the highest satisfaction among patients, families, physicians and staff. For more information call 1-718-818-1234 or visit www.rumcsi.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
