Ascension Saint Thomas to pilot Google EHR software
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Ascension Saint Thomas is piloting a new electronic health records search tool created in partnership with Google. Dubbed Care Studio, the tool is being piloted in Nashville and Jacksonville, Florida, as part of a broader EHR partnership between St. Louis-based Ascension Health and the tech giant. Physicians will provide feedback to Google to enhance the tool’s usability and effectiveness, according to a blog post, eventually distributing it across the health system’s network. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been a long and challenging time for healthcare organizations and the caregivers and clinicians who care for our communities. “With consumer preference for clear aligners and telehealth on the rise, we’re pleased National Dental chose to join SmileDirectClub’s network and partner with us to ensure National Dental’s patients have access to a premium, affordable teeth straightening solution and our pioneering telehealth platform.” SmileDirectClub’s partnership efforts launched last year now include more than 1,000 partner locations across the United States.