CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–University Hospitals this week integrated Fullscript into its electronic health records, allowing physicians to recommend supplements and vitamins directly to patients.
“Patients are already choosing supplements,” said UH Chief Operating Officer Dr. Paul R. Hinchey. “Our collaboration with Fullscript, integrated directly into Epic, gives care teams clearer insight and a consistent, evidence-informed workflow — supporting safer decisions, more coordinated care, and a more convenient patient experience.”
Nearly three-quarters of patients incorporate supplements into their wellness routines, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Dr. Kristi Artz, Vice President of UH Connor Whole Health, said this change will help physicians and care teams provide safer care by giving clear insight into what patients are taking.
“The goal of this integration, guided by experts on the Connor Whole Health team, is to improve visibility to what patients are taking and support better-informed recommendations for UH providers and patients, respectively,” Dr. Artz said.
Fullscript offers providers the ability to recommend supplements and wellness products to their patients, directly from trusted, third-party brands.
UH is the first healthcare system to deeply integrate supplement recommendations through Fullscript directly within Epic’s Medications Management workflow. Providers now have greater insight into what supplements their patients are taking, and patients gain access to their clinician-recommended supplements through a trusted platform, with products delivered directly to their homes.
“Providers across a wide range of specialties incorporate nutrition and supplements as part of comprehensive, patient-centered care,” said Dr. Jacob Wolf, naturopathic doctor and medical director of acupuncture for UH Connor Whole Health. “Fullscript makes it easier for patients to access products recommended by their provider while giving us a comprehensive view of supplement use.”
Dr. Jeff Gladd, Chief Medical Officer at Fullscript, said: “University Hospitals is committed to delivering the best outcomes, service, and value with the highest quality through a continuous quest for excellence. Fullscript is excited to partner on that mission by being embedded in the provider’s workflow to deliver the highest quality of clinically relevant products to their patients.”
University Hospitals has a business relationship with Fullscript related to this supplement recommendation platform.
About University Hospitals
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of more than 20 hospitals (including five joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University, Taiwan National University College of Medicine and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women’s Hospital, Ohio’s only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees. Follow UH on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. For more information, visit UHhospitals.org.
About Fullscript
Fullscript is a health technology platform that helps providers and patients stay connected in the moments that matter most. Combining human guidance with technology shaped by real-world clinical expertise, Fullscript supports more than 125,000 providers and more than 5 million patients annually across North America with supplements, lab testing, clinical decision support, and personalized care tools. Learn more at fullscript.com.
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