UF Health St. Johns Completes Transition to Epic Electronic Health Record System

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — UF Health St. Johns has successfully implemented Epic, one of the most advanced electronic health record systems in the country. This major milestone, which included UF Health Flagler Hospital and 20 outpatient practice locations throughout St. Johns and Flagler counties, enhances care coordination, patient safety and operational efficiency across all areas of care and brings the region fully onto the shared platform used throughout the rest of UF Health.

Kerry Watson, interim CEO of UF Health St. Johns, emphasized that the technological advances provided by Epic will help consolidate care across the UF Health system into a single, unified patient record.

“Implementing Epic was guided by our commitment to put patients first,” said Watson. “This is more than an upgrade to technology, it’s a transformation in how we care for patients. This technology will bring our teams closer together and patients will benefit from more seamless care, whether they are seen at UF Health Flagler Hospital, one of our primary care or specialty practices, or the surgical center.”

The 10-month integration process involved converting all patient records and scheduling systems into a unified EHR across the organization.

“We’re incredibly proud of our teams who worked tirelessly to bring Epic to life throughout UF Health St. Johns,” said Gigi Lipori, senior vice president and chief information officer for UF Health. “Our IT teams, educators, and clinical and nonclinical team members worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth transition and we’re grateful for the support we received from throughout UF Health to make this possible. Their dedication is already making a difference for patients and providers.”

The new system also gives patients access to MyUFHealth, a secure online portal where they can view test results, upcoming appointments and medication lists, schedule appointments, participate in virtual visits and much more. Additionally, MyUFHealth links patient records across all UF Health locations, ensuring patients can connect seamlessly with and access their health information.

This Epic implementation is part of a broader strategic initiative at UF Health to ensure that every patient, regardless of their geography, receives high-quality, integrated care. With this milestone, the hospital and practices that make up UF Health St. Johns are better equipped than ever to meet the evolving needs of its patients and community.

For more information about UF Health St. Johns’ transition to Epic, visit stjohns.ufhealth.org/patient-portal.