Are you struggling with resource constraints, getting complaints from providers, not using Surveillance, Point of Care, or other MEDITECH system features? HealthNET Consulting has helped hospitals and health systems implement, update, and optimize MEDITECH for 35 years. Our clients say that upgrading to MEDITECH Expanse 2.2 is a pain-free, cost-effective way to improve physician and nurse satisfaction — and even increase your bottom line — when it’s done properly.
“We’re so happy with HealthNET’s work. They’re the first consulting firm to come in and address issues immediately. HealthNET’s consultants have in-depth knowledge of healthcare workflows and our MEDITECH EHR, which has enabled us to optimize our use of the system in many areas. Thank you, HealthNET!”
Molly Bloss, Director of Informatics
Cascade Medical
HOW TO SUCCEED IN JUST 2-5 MONTHS
Upgrading your system can be complex — but with HealthNET Consulting, success is within reach in just 2 to 5 months. Unlock the full potential of Expanse 2.2 and accelerate your return on investment. Here’s how we help:
Gap Analysis (1 week):
- Interview clinical, rev cycle, and technical areas
- Provide immediate fixes to some issues
- Thorough review of parameters with recommendations
- Identify unused / underused features
- Identify resource constraints and infrastructure needs
- Catalog items that may be impacted by upgrade (interfaces, reports, dashboards, agency reports, customizations, if applicable)
Resources
- Expanse 2.2 Upgrade Project Manager
- Clinical systems expert(s)
- Financial systems experts(s)
Expanse 2.2 Upgrade Process Management:
- Schedule, including resource management
- Test scripts, integrated testing
- Tracking
EXPANSE 2.2 BENEFITS YOUR USERS WILL LOVE
MEDITECH Expanse 2.2 streamlines processes, improves efficiency, and enhances the end-user experience. It provides more intuitive workflows, allowing providers to practice in ways that make the best sense. It features:
- Customizable home page to streamline workflows and meet the unique needs of various providers
- Web native user interface that simplifies navigation
- Workflows designed by providers for providers
- Triage routine that helps shorten triage times
- Handoff tool that streamlines shift changes
- Improved sharing of query responses between physician and nursing documentation
- Point of Care expanded to include Surgical Services
- Personalization of widgets has been expanded to clinicians
- Mobile task management using tablets and smartphones
- Ability to schedule tests from the patient portal
- Central registration
- Indicator for scheduled tests that require pre-authorization
- Enhanced BCA capabilities
Whether you’re stuck at 2.1 or another MEDITECH version, upgrade to 2.2 to increase provider satisfaction and improve your bottom line. Let HealthNET help you love your MEDITECH EHR.
Simply contact us today to learn more about our MEDITECH Consulting Services services.
Blog Post Authors:
Robert Todd
Consulting Director
HealthNET Consulting
Bob Todd, one of HealthNET Consulting’s MEDITECH practice leaders, has 25+ years of healthcare systems experience including IT implementations, security, development, support, and strategic initiatives planning. He recently directed a team of more than 20 FTEs supporting information systems for an organization transitioning to a new EHR while simultaneously executing a reorg and consolidation of services and leadership. He is a seasoned IT professional and was the Director of Information Technology at a greater Boston academic medical center for 20+ years. Bob has experience with multiple EHR vendors, including but not limited to Epic, MEDITECH, eClinicalWorks, athenahealth, Netsmart, Varian, Greenway, and GE.
Naomi Smith
Senior Consultant
HealthNET Consulting
Naomi Smith has more than 30 years of experience in MEDITECH systems, including Expanse, MaaS, Client/Service, and MAGIC. She has extensive expertise in best practices, system design, technical configuration, application build, training, and support of all clinical, administrative, ambulatory, and patient portal modules. Beyond her MEDITECH expertise, Naomi is also proficient with Dragon, Imprivata, MS SharePoint, laboratory instrument interfaces, HL7 interfaces, and various other healthcare systems.
