ADA Forsyth Institute Adopts Epic Platform via PDS Health Technologies for Medical-Dental Integration

Event summary

  • ADA Forsyth Institute selected PDS Health Technologies to implement Epic's dental-optimized electronic health record system at its Forsyth Faculty Associates clinic.
  • The implementation aims to strengthen medical-dental integration, improve patient care, and expand research capabilities.
  • Epic Cosmos will provide access to over 300 million unique, de-identified patient records and 16 billion encounters for research purposes.
  • PDS Health Technologies will also provide operational consulting, imaging workflows, financing technologies, and revenue cycle management services.
  • The collaboration is expected to enhance patient experience through MyChart, Epic's patient portal.

The big picture

The adoption of Epic's dental-optimized platform by ADA Forsyth Institute underscores the growing emphasis on integrating dental and medical care to improve patient outcomes. This collaboration aligns with broader industry trends toward leveraging advanced health technology for better care coordination and operational efficiency. The access to Epic Cosmos' vast dataset positions ADA Forsyth to lead in translational research, potentially setting new standards for evidence-based dentistry.

What we're watching

Integration Impact
How the Epic platform will affect the pace of medical-dental integration at ADA Forsyth and its research capabilities.
Operational Efficiency
Whether PDS Health Technologies' operational support will significantly improve ADA Forsyth's clinical and administrative workflows.
Data Utilization
The extent to which ADA Forsyth will leverage Epic Cosmos' dataset to drive evidence-based dentistry and real-world outcomes research.