Technology & Innovation

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Innovation

  

Piedmont Augusta continues the system build and additions to system infrastructure for the Epic enterprise-wide information system to create a safer, more efficient and integrated health care experience for our patients and to qualify for the Federal Government’s Meaningful Use financial incentives. Epic is a $40 million investment over five years.

Piedmont Augusta is one of the best-equipped hospitals in Georgia. In addition to Epic, the Board approved the reinvestment of more than $45 million in equipment and technology in 2014. Here are some of the largest and most noteworthy improvements:

• Radiology waiting room renovation
• Electrophysiology Labs
• Westwood Extended Care “Willows” rehab wing
• Breast Health Imaging
• EPIC, electronic medical record upgrade
• Orthopaedic clinic relocation and renovation
• Miscellaneous patient-care equipment upgrades