Then came the pandemic and our city began a major lockdown. (Read More)
Innovation takes flight during the pandemic.
At the beginning of 2020, Houston Methodist was well down the innovation path. Dr. Boom had already launched the Center for Innovation, and teams were actively partnering with technology companies.
Teams quickly deployed and refurbished technology with our patients’ safety in mind. (Read More)
Technology to keep our patients safe.
Washing our hands. Staying six feet away from each other. Limiting large gatherings. Wearing a mask. In no point in history has safety ever been a bigger priority than during this pandemic.
Patients are at the center of everything we do, and our fight against COVID-19 is a marathon, not a sprint. (Read More)
CIO Corner.
When innovation meets opportunity, there’s almost no limit to what we can accomplish together. The challenges we have faced with COVID-19 have ignited technologies and innovations that could've taken years to launch.
COVID-19 accelerated projects we were already looking at out of sheer necessity. (Read More)
Enriching the patient experience.
Being hospitalized is never easy, and COVID-19 makes it even more complicated. Many of the ways we treat and care for patients has changed, with technology playing an even greater role.
We continue innovating to keep the work environment safe for employees while also making it easier for providers, clinicians and staff to do their jobs. (Read More)
Keeping our teams safe and connected.
Caring for patients while keeping our employees safe – we’ve always held this as a hallmark of what matters most.
Less than 9% of Epic’s 500 customers worldwide hold this distinction. (Read More)
Going for Epic Gold Stars.
Epic recently awarded Houston Methodist its prestigious Gold Stars Level 9, placing us among the top organizations using Epic tools and functionality and recognizing us as a leader in health care technology.