Key Takeaways
- East Cheshire NHS Trust and Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust launched a joint electronic patient record (EPR) system on June 14, 2025.
- The MEDITECH EPR aims to enhance clinical decision-making and patient safety by centralizing key patient information.
- UPMC Ireland and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are also adopting MEDITECH EPR systems in separate initiatives over the next few years.
Launch of Joint Electronic Patient Record System
East Cheshire NHS Trust and Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have launched their joint electronic patient record (EPR) system. The new system, developed by MEDITECH, went live on June 14, 2025, as part of their Digital Clinical System (DCS) transformation program.
Danny Roberts, Chief Information Officer at East Cheshire NHS Trust, expressed enthusiasm about the launch, stating on LinkedIn, “We’re out of the blocks. It’s been a busy day with plenty more to come tomorrow.” He highlighted the benefits their patients will gain from this transition, stating that quality and safety improvements have been available in other organizations for years and are finally coming to East Cheshire and Mid Cheshire. He credited the accomplishment to a dedicated team effort.
The EPR system will compile essential patient information, including medical histories, medications, diagnostics, imaging, and test results, all in one place. This integration aims to improve clinical decision-making and bolster patient safety within both trusts.
Mid Cheshire also celebrated the new system on LinkedIn, thanking their teams for their dedication and hard work during the launch, as well as all staff members involved in the DCS program.
The partnership with MEDITECH was first announced in July 2022, laying the groundwork for this significant upgrade. In a related development, UPMC Ireland is set to implement the MEDITECH Expanse EPR across four hospitals, two cancer centers, and six sports medicine clinics, following a 10-year contract signed in April 2025. The implementation at UPMC is expected to commence in summer 2025, with an EPR launch anticipated by late 2026.
Additionally, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has plans to roll out the MEDITECH EPR across its 20 locations in London, with the project slated to go live in spring 2026. This initiative will integrate Moorfields’ existing ophthalmology system, OpenEyes, with the cloud-based Expanse platform, further expanding the use of MEDITECH’s technology in the healthcare sector.
The introduction of these EPR systems across multiple trusts signifies a substantial shift towards digital transformation in healthcare, aiming to deliver improved patient care and operational efficiency.
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