New York City Hospitals Epic EHR Implementation Hits Snags

Probes of alleged inappropriate billing and other misconduct associated with the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Epic EHR implementation have already led to the sacking of four high-ranking officials at the health system, according to multiple New York Post reports. The latest executive to depart the organization is Chief Technology Officer Paul Contino, Yaov Gonen reported earlier this week.*

*Editor's note: A representative for HHC refutes any claim that the depature is any tied to the Epic EHR implementation...

The most recent report includes a revelation that a consulting firm has been largely tasked with managing the project over the past year. Allegations of inappropriate billing and other misconduct began surfacing last summer and are currently under investigation by HHC Inspector General Norman Dion...Along with the sackings, the total cost of the Epic EHR implementation project has also undergone changes, reportedly likely to increase to $1.4 billion. This is far cry from the projected cost of the EHR implementation HHC announced back in 2013...