North Carolina DHHS Launches Electronic Health Records System For State-Operated Health Facilities

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced the launch of a new electronic health record system powered by Epic for 13 state-operated health care facilities providing critical medical and behavioral treatment of adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and neuro-medical conditions. The new system will support improved and more comprehensive care, streamlined processes for staff, enhanced security for data protection, and improved regulatory compliance. Some state-operated facilities will provide access to health data through the MyChart online portal.

Electronic health records can support safe, coordinated care by making . . .