North Carolina’s Health Care Takes a Leap Forward with Digital Records Launch
In a significant move towards enhancing patient care, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is set to unveil electronic health records across 13 State Operated Healthcare Facilities. Utilizing Epic’s technology, this initiative aims to improve the management of health data and elevate the standard of patient communication.
The integration of electronic health records promises to optimize clinical care and streamline staff operations within these facilities. With enhanced security measures, it will also ensure that patient information is securely managed and shared among authorized healthcare providers.
Event Details
Event: Launch of Electronic Health Records at NCDHHS facilities
Speakers:
- Dev Sangvai, Secretary, NCDHHS
- Karen Burkes, Deputy Secretary, Facilities and Licensure, NCDHHS
- Carrie Brown, MD, MPH, DFAPA, Chief Psychiatrist and Deputy Chief Medical Officer, NCDHHS
- Timothy Miller, CEO, Cherry Hospital
- Dan Murray, Implementation Executive, Epic
Date and Time: August 25, 2025, from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Location: Cherry Hospital, 1401 West Ash St., Goldsboro, NC 27530
Media Information
Credentialed media representatives are invited to attend and are requested to RSVP by contacting news@dhhs.nc.gov. A question and answer session will follow the presentations.
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