Earlier this year, I attended a webinar hosted by Dr. Sharif, chief medical information officer for Fresenius Medical Care North America, to learn about Acumen 2.0 and how it can benefit your practice. During this session, he walked me through the features of the software, as well as how it is easy to use. The webinar was filmed in November and continues to receive positive feedback. I was also impressed by Dr. Sharif's knowledge of the field and willingness to share his experience with the product.

Epic

Acumen 2.0, powered by EPIC, has been developed on the Epic platform and has advanced clinical workflow capabilities that nephrology practices will love. After two months of alpha testing at RenalCare Associates, this clinical EHR has reached the stage of maturity to support day-to-day EHR practices for nephrologists. In addition to its superior clinical workflow capabilities, Acumen EHR is also fully compliant with the HIPAA standard and provides the necessary tools to ensure safe patient care.

Acumen, a subsidiary of Fresenius Medical Care North America, announced a partnership with Epic Systems Corp. for the development of a next-generation EHR. The software is designed for nephrologists and is integrated with hospitals, national pharmacy companies, and labs. Additionally, it features a web-based patient portal called Epic MyChart, which provides patients with convenient access to their medical records. Compared to other EHRs, Acumen 2.0 provides nephrologists with a comprehensive, cloud-based platform for medical information.

Acumen

The new Acumen 2.0 software for nephrologists emphasizes care coordination, data sharing, and systems interoperability - three of the key components of nephrology IT. These components are critical for risk-based care and population health management efforts - 20 percent of Fresenius Medical Care's patients are under risk-based care models. To learn more, visit the Acumen 2.0 website. Here are some advantages of Acumen 2.0 for nephrologists.

This EHR solution is a collaborative effort between Epic Systems Corporation and Acumen Physician Solutions, a subsidiary of Fresenius Medical Care North America. Combined, these two companies will provide nephrologists with unprecedented information sharing and provider communication. Because of the integration between the two companies, Acumen 2.0 is supported by the leading nephrology EHR vendor, Epic. However, there are several differences between Acumen 2.0 and Epic.

Nephrology office

The newly released Acumen 2.0 nephrology office clinical solution combines the strengths of both companies to provide a robust, comprehensive solution for nephrology practices. The integration between the two health IT networks provides providers with the scale, communication, and clinical tools of Epic. Additionally, Acumen will develop tools and features specific to nephrology practices. With this solution, your nephrology office can manage patient populations and better understand and track their progress.

The new software integrates with the Epic platform and allows users to share data between Epic and non-Epic communities. Because Epic connects the world's largest health systems, Acumen 2.0 will be able to tap into a vast community of connected health organizations, clinics, and hospitals that share patient information. By doing so, it will improve the visibility of longitudinal patient records and reduce care duplication. For nephrologists, this is a critical feature.

User-friendly

The intuitive interface is the hallmark of Acumen 2.0. It makes storing and retrieving data a breeze, and users can use the software without a training session. Additionally, it makes it easy to access raw data structures, including XML and spreadsheets. For instance, when a user imports a spreadsheet, Acumen will automatically convert it into a MODS based on rules set by the user.

Compared to competing EHR systems, Epic is easier to use. With its broad footprint, Epic is used by a majority of large integrated health systems, covering over 41,200 clinics and 1,950 hospitals and 336,000 physicians. The system is used by nearly half of all hospitals in the United States, and its integration with hospital systems is extensive. Users can access patient data with ease and in less time, resulting in improved patient outcomes.

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Data sharing

Are you wondering what Acumen 2.0 is all about? Read on to learn more about its features and benefits. Managing data sharing in healthcare is increasingly important to healthcare providers. However, despite its benefits, many hospitals are hesitant to adopt the new technology. Here are three reasons why you should consider adopting Acumen 2.0:

Integration with Epic: Many large health systems, including those at Fresenius Medical Care, use Epic as their information backbone. This vast connected community covers 41,200 clinics, 1,950 hospitals, and over 336,000 physicians. Its footprint is so broad, it covers over 50% of US population. Integration with hospital systems is essential to patient care, and Acumen 2.0 enables better data sharing. The platform allows you to view patient data and manage chronic disease, reducing care duplication and improving visibility across longitudinal patient records.

Support

A nephrology practice can use the Acumen 2.0 system to manage their revenue cycle and patient care. Its intuitive interface and centralized administrative features make data management in this field easy. Patients can easily find information about their appointments and prescriptions, and their providers can view patient-level reports and analyze patient health data. Acumen's support team is available to assist with any technical questions and concerns. The team at Acumen works with you to ensure that the software works as expected.

Acumen has integrated Epic, the world's largest community of connected patient records. The system is used by over 50% of the largest integrated health systems, including major universities, hospitals, and physicians. Epic's wide connected patient community enables health organizations to share patient data across disparate settings. Because Epic supports more than 1,950 hospitals and 41,200 clinics, Acumen 2.0 makes patient data available to providers across health organizations. Using Acumen 2.0 for patient care will reduce duplication of care.