A Huge Leap Forward
MemorialCare is among the nation’s first hospital systems to computerize medical records. A key part of MC*21 is the implementation of an electronic medical record (EMR) system in all of our medical centers by the end of 2008-years ahead of the national deadline set by the White House.

MemorialCare has aligned with Epic Systems Corporation—one of the largest health care informatics companies in the nation—as our technology partner for this exciting change.

Epic is proven, highly advanced inpatient system. It is the choice of many innovative health care providers like MemorialCare.

Because doctor’s orders and prescriptions are entered into a computer—rather than handwritten—pharmacists and other caregivers can easily read the information. This greatly reduces the possibility of transcription errors or other mistakes.

MemorialCare’s electronic medical record (EMR) includes security features that make patient information more secure and private than paper charts.

This new system enables the entire health care team to better coordinate your care through immediate, secure access to your most current health information.

It’s About Care… Not the Computers

MC*21 is about much more than new technology. It’s about patient-centered care. Patients and their families will benefit in terms of quality, safety, efficiency, personalized service and care.

With the electronic medical record, patient information including health history, medications, laboratory results and more is easily accessible by physicians and health care providers.

At MemorialCare, we’re embracing technology, best practices and change. We hope you share our excitement about the future of health care. And, we thank you for sharing in MemorialCare’s ongoing journey to excellence in the 21st century.