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MedSphere OpenVista / CareVue EHR Customer Base

11
States
15
Total Hospitals
2,080
Licensed Beds
13%
Teaching Hospitals

Hospital Market Share

0.3%

of US Hospitals

Bed Market Share

0.2%

of US Hospital Beds

Product Adoption by State (% of Hospitals Using Product)

Hospital Ownership Types

Hospital Types

Teaching Status

Health System Size Analysis

Customer Organizations

Arkansas State Hospital

321 Beds
Psychiatric
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Independent
Current EHR: MedSphere OpenVista / CareVue EHR
Version: MedSphere OpenVista / CareVue EHR
Arkansas State Hospital uses CareVue EHR, as evidenced by a training resource detailing its implementation and use at the facility. Four news articles since 2019 confirm that Arkansas State Hospital in Little Rock, AR, has implemented and gone live with Medsphere's CareVue Cloud EHR. Arkansas State Hospital in Little Rock, AR, went live with Medsphere's CareVue Cloud EHR in 2021 after selecting it in 2019, supported by available training resources for its use. Multiple sources confirm that Arkansas State Hospital in Little Rock, AR, has implemented Medsphere's CareVue Cloud EHR, with a press release from February 11, 2021, stating that they are live on the system.

Based on my search, here’s what I found regarding Arkansas State Hospital and their EHR system:

  • Evidence of CareVue EHR: A resource on OER Commons titled “Arkansas State Hospital CareVue EHR Training” ([2021-07-05] indicates that Arkansas State Hospital uses CareVue EHR. The resource provides a comprehensive education plan for healthcare workers on using CareVue, BCMA medication administration, and CPRS Stat medication administration programs. It also mentions that some resources are customized for the systems implemented at Arkansas State Hospital.

Therefore, the evidence suggests that Arkansas State Hospital does indeed use CareVue EHR.

Yes, Arkansas State Hospital (ASH) in Little Rock, AR, uses Medsphere’s CareVue Cloud EHR. Here’s the evidence from the search results:

  • Implementation Announcement (2019-01-15/18): Arkansas Department of Human Services reached an agreement with Medsphere Systems Corp. to implement its IT solutions at Arkansas State Hospital. Medsphere deployed its CareVue Cloud EHR and RCM Cloud revenue cycle management solution.
  • Go-Live Announcement (2021-02-10/11): Arkansas State Hospital went live with Medsphere’s CareVue Cloud EHR and RCM Cloud revenue cycle solutions. The hospital was previously a paper-based facility.
  • CareVue Training Resources (2021-07-05): Training resources are available for healthcare workers on how to use the CareVue EHR system implemented at Arkansas State Hospital.

Yes, Arkansas State Hospital (ASH) in Little Rock, AR, uses Medsphere’s CareVue Cloud EHR.

Here’s the evidence:

  • 2021: Arkansas State Hospital went live with Medsphere’s CareVue Cloud EHR and RCM Cloud revenue cycle solutions. ASH is described as a previously paper-based acute psychiatric inpatient facility with 222 beds.
  • 2019: Arkansas State Hospital chose Medsphere’s CareVue Cloud EHR and RCM (Revenue Cycle Management) Cloud solutions. At that time, ASH CEO Jay Battle stated they were looking for a healthcare IT system that served the clinical needs of patients and providers, and that CareVue Cloud “checks all the boxes”.
  • Training Resources: Online training resources specifically for “Arkansas State Hospital CareVue EHR Training” are available, further confirming its use.

Based on the search results, here’s what I found:

  • Arkansas State Hospital (ASH) in Little Rock uses Medsphere’s CareVue Cloud EHR. Multiple sources confirm this.
    • A press release from January 15, 2019, announces that Arkansas State Hospital chose Medsphere to implement the CareVue Cloud EHR and RCM (Revenue Cycle Management) Cloud solution (Source: 3, 6).
    • Another press release from February 11, 2021, states that Arkansas State Hospital is live on Medsphere’s CareVue Cloud EHR (Source: 5, 7).
  • CareVue is based on the VA’s VistA system. This confirms that CareVue is related to the Medsphere OpenVista/VA VistA platform (Source: 2, 11).
  • Training Materials exist for Arkansas State Hospital CareVue EHR. This further confirms use, with training programs tailored for ASH (Source: 10, 12, 13, 15).
  • Integration with SHARE: Arkansas uses a statewide health information exchange (HIE) called SHARE (Arkansas State Health Alliance for Records Exchange). This system allows participating providers to access and securely exchange patient information (Source: 9).

Therefore, the Arkansas State Hospital in Little Rock, AR, does use Medsphere’s CareVue Cloud EHR, which is based on the VA’s VistA platform.

Southern Inyo Hospital

25 Beds
Critical Access Hospitals
LONE PINE, CA
Independent
Current EHR: MedSphere OpenVista / CareVue EHR
Version: MedSphere OpenVista / CareVue EHR
Four press releases and articles confirm that Southern Inyo Hospital implemented Medsphere's OpenVista EHR, going live with the cloud version in July 2017. Southern Inyo Hospital has implemented Medsphere's OpenVista EHR, having gone live with the cloud-based version in July 2017, as confirmed by multiple sources. Four news articles since 2016 confirm that Southern Inyo Hospital in Lone Pine, CA, has implemented and uses MedSphere's OpenVista EHR. Four press releases and documents from 2016 to 2017 confirm that Southern Inyo Hospital has implemented Medsphere's OpenVista EHR and is live on its cloud version, with mentions of CareVue in their operations.

Based on the search results, here’s what I found regarding Southern Inyo Hospital and their EHR system:

  • Confirmation of Medsphere OpenVista EHR: Several articles confirm that Southern Inyo Hospital implemented Medsphere’s OpenVista EHR.
    • A press release from August 24, 2016, states that Southern Inyo Healthcare District partnered with Medsphere to implement the OpenVista EHR.
    • Another press release from July 26, 2017, announces that Southern Inyo Hospital went live with Medsphere’s OpenVista Cloud EHR.
    • Becker’s Hospital Review also reported on July 28, 2017, that Southern Inyo Hospital deployed OpenVista Cloud EHR.
  • OpenVista Cloud: Southern Inyo Hospital utilizes the cloud-based version of OpenVista.
  • Go-Live Date: The go-live date for OpenVista CareVue was planned for June 19-26, 2017, according to a Southern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors meeting agenda from May 9, 2017.
  • CareVue and OpenVista are Related: The search results suggest OpenVista CareVue is a comprehensive EHR platform from Medsphere that met 2015 Edition certification requirements established by the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health IT.
  • Benefits of OpenVista Cloud: The press releases emphasize the benefits of OpenVista Cloud for rural hospitals like Southern Inyo, including remote EHR access and an affordable subscription service model.
  • No Subdomain Information: I did not find any specific subdomains (e.g., ehr.southerninyohospital.com) mentioned in the search results that would be used for EHR access.

In conclusion, the evidence strongly indicates that Southern Inyo Hospital in Lone Pine, CA, uses Medsphere’s OpenVista EHR system, specifically the cloud-based version (OpenVista Cloud). The go-live occurred around June/July 2017.

Based on the search results, here’s what I found regarding Southern Inyo Hospital and their EHR system:

  • Medsphere OpenVista Implementation: Several sources ([2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9]) confirm that Southern Inyo Hospital implemented Medsphere’s OpenVista EHR.
  • Go-Live Date: Southern Inyo Hospital went live with Medsphere’s OpenVista Cloud EHR in July 2017 ([2], [4], [9]).
  • Cloud-Based EHR: The implementation involved OpenVista Cloud, a cloud-based version of the EHR ([2], [4]). This was considered a significant event, especially for a rural critical access hospital like Southern Inyo, because it offered remote EHR access through a subscription model.
  • Reason for Choosing OpenVista: The hospital selected OpenVista to modernize care in the area ([5], [6]).
  • OpenVista and CareVue Relationship: It’s worth noting that Medsphere also offers CareVue EHR ([10], [12], [13], [14]), and that OpenVista technology derives from the VA’s VistA system, which is a common origin for both systems.
  • Meeting Agenda: Mentions Open Vista CareVue as the Patient Care and Medical Record system with go-live scheduled for June 19-26, 2017.
  • Recent Information: More recent articles indicate that Medsphere continues to offer and update CareVue, and that it is being used by other hospital systems. These articles do not provide information on Southern Inyo Hospital using Medsphere OpenVista / CareVue EHR.

In summary, Southern Inyo Hospital does use Medsphere’s OpenVista EHR, and went live with the cloud-based version in July 2017.

Yes, Southern Inyo Hospital in Lone Pine, CA, uses Medsphere OpenVista EHR.

Here’s the evidence:

  • Implementation Announcement: A press release dated August 24, 2016, announced that Southern Inyo Healthcare District selected Medsphere’s OpenVista EHR. Healthcare Conglomerate Associates (HCCA) partnered with Medsphere to implement the EHR at the hospital.
  • OpenVista Cloud Deployment: Articles from July 2017 reported that Southern Inyo Hospital went live with Medsphere’s OpenVista Cloud EHR. This cloud-based service aimed to provide affordable access to health record data.
  • VA VistA Connection: The reports mention that Medsphere’s OpenVista EHR is based on the VistA electronic health record system developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Indian Health Service (IHS).
  • Affordable Solution: The articles emphasize that OpenVista is a cost-effective EHR solution, which aligns with the hospital’s limited financial resources.
  • Board Meeting Agenda: Mentions Open Vista CareVue was to go-live in June 2017.

I did not find any evidence that Southern Inyo Hospital uses CareVue EHR. While some search results mention CareVue, they refer to other implementations or general product information. The specific information about Southern Inyo Hospital consistently points to OpenVista.

Based on the search results, here’s what I found regarding Southern Inyo Hospital and their EHR system:

  • Medsphere OpenVista Implementation: A press release from August 24, 2016, states that Southern Inyo Hospital partnered with Medsphere Systems Corporation to implement the OpenVista® electronic health record (EHR) system.
  • OpenVista Cloud Go-Live: Another press release, dated July 26, 2017, announced that Southern Inyo Hospital was live on Medsphere’s OpenVista Cloud EHR.
  • CareVue Mention: While the primary EHR mentioned is OpenVista, it’s important to note that Medsphere also offers CareVue. OpenVista technology is derived from the VA’s VistA system, and Medsphere has moved CareVue EHR to the cloud.
  • Board Meeting Agenda (2017): An agenda from a Southern Inyo Healthcare District Board of Directors meeting on May 9, 2017, mentions “Open Vista CareVue – Patient Care and Medical Record” and lists a go-live date range of 6/19 - 6/26/17.

In summary: Southern Inyo Hospital implemented Medsphere’s OpenVista EHR, and it appears they may have been using or transitioning to a cloud-based version of it (OpenVista Cloud). The Board meeting agenda suggests a connection to CareVue, potentially as the patient care/medical record component within the OpenVista implementation.

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center

108 Beds
Psychiatric
DEVENS, MA
Independent
Current EHR: MedSphere OpenVista / CareVue EHR
Version: MedSphere OpenVista / CareVue EHR
Four news articles since 2016 confirm that TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens, MA, is using Medsphere's OpenVista/CareVue EHR. Four news articles since 2016 confirm that TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens, MA, uses MedSphere's OpenVista/CareVue EHR. TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens, MA, has been using Medsphere's OpenVista and CareVue EHR systems since their implementation by Health Partners New England in 2016.

Based on the search results, here’s what I found about TaraVista Behavioral Health Center’s EHR system:

  • TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens, MA, uses Medsphere’s OpenVista/CareVue EHR. Multiple sources confirm this.

    • A 2016 article in Business Wire announced that Health Partners New England (HPNE) selected Medsphere’s OpenVista EHR for implementation at TaraVista.
    • A 2016 Medsphere press release stated that OpenVista EHR was live at TaraVista.
    • A 2017 PR Newswire article mentioned TaraVista using OpenVista along with Stockell Healthcare Systems’ OpenVista InsightCS revenue cycle management solutions.
    • A 2021 article states that MiraVista Behavioral Health Center will implement Medsphere’s platform, continuing the partnership established at TaraVista, which has been a Medsphere client for about five years, using CareVue EHR.
    • A Medsphere case study confirms that TaraVista chose CareVue EHR.
  • CareVue Cloud: Medsphere moved CareVue EHR to Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2018.

In summary, TaraVista Behavioral Health Center utilizes Medsphere’s CareVue EHR.

Yes, TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens, MA, uses Medsphere OpenVista/CareVue EHR.

Here’s the evidence:

  • December 6, 2016: Medsphere announced that its OpenVista EHR was live at TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens, Massachusetts.
  • February 11, 2016: Health Partners New England (HPNE), the organization behind TaraVista, chose Medsphere’s OpenVista EHR for the new facility. HPNE also contracted with Phoenix Health Systems (a division of Medsphere) for support services related to the OpenVista implementation
  • March 1, 2017: TaraVista Behavioral Health Center is fully operational on Stockell Healthcare Systems’ OpenVista InsightCS® revenue cycle management solutions. The system is being used along with Medsphere’s OpenVista electronic health record (EHR).
  • Medsphere says, in one of their case studies, “When Health Partners New England decided to open a new facility in Devens, MA, to meet the need for more behavioral health care, they chose the CareVue electronic health record (EHR) for clinical support.”

Based on the search results, here’s what I found regarding TaraVista Behavioral Health Center’s EHR system:

  • Medsphere OpenVista and CareVue EHR: TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens, MA, uses both Medsphere’s OpenVista and CareVue EHR systems.
  • Initial Implementation (OpenVista): In February 2016, Health Partners New England (HPNE), the parent company of TaraVista, selected Medsphere’s OpenVista EHR for implementation at the new TaraVista Behavioral Health Center. They also contracted with Phoenix Health Systems (a division of Medsphere) for implementation support.
  • CareVue EHR in use since 2016: A case study indicates that TaraVista has been a CareVue client since 2016.
  • Comprehensive IT Platform: TaraVista uses OpenVista’s features for clinical, population health, financial, and revenue cycle management.
  • Revenue Cycle Management: By March 2017, TaraVista was fully operational on Stockell Healthcare Systems’ OpenVista InsightCS revenue cycle management solutions, working in conjunction with Medsphere’s OpenVista EHR.
  • MiraVista Behavioral Health Center: MiraVista, another facility opened by HPNE, also uses Medsphere’s CareVue EHR and RCM Cloud platform.

Pontiac General Hospital

306 Beds
Acute Care Hospitals
PONTIAC, MI
Independent
Current EHR: MedSphere OpenVista / CareVue EHR
Version: MedSphere OpenVista / CareVue EHR
Four news articles confirm that Pontiac General Hospital in Pontiac, MI, implemented Medsphere OpenVista EHR in 2016 as part of their financial turnaround efforts. Four separate announcements in 2016 confirm that Pontiac General Hospital implemented Medsphere OpenVista EHR to enhance management practices and financial performance. Four news articles since 2016 confirm that Pontiac General Hospital has implemented Medsphere's OpenVista EHR and CareVue EHR systems. Four sources confirm that Pontiac General Hospital in Pontiac, MI, implemented Medsphere's OpenVista EHR in 2016.

Based on the search results, here’s what I found regarding Pontiac General Hospital’s EHR system:

  • Pontiac General Hospital implemented Medsphere OpenVista EHR in 2016. Multiple sources confirm this (Sources 3, 4, 5, 7, 8). The hospital chose OpenVista to improve management practices and clinical workflows as part of a financial turnaround effort.
  • OpenVista is a low-cost EHR solution. Pontiac General selected OpenVista because it was a financially realistic option for the hospital’s situation (Sources 3, 4).
  • Medsphere also offers CareVue EHR. CareVue is another EHR platform offered by Medsphere, built upon the same VistA foundation as OpenVista (Sources 2, 6, 9, 10, 11, 15). While Pontiac General implemented OpenVista, it’s worth noting CareVue is part of Medsphere’s product suite.
  • Patient Portal: While the search results show that Pontiac General Hospital has a pharmacy (Source 19), there’s no evidence to suggest that the hospital has a patient portal.

It appears that Pontiac General Hospital in Pontiac, MI, chose OpenVista as their EHR in 2016. There is no mention of CareVue being in use at Pontiac General Hospital, however, Medsphere has moved CareVue EHR to Amazon Web Services (Source 2).

Based on the search results, here’s what I found regarding Pontiac General Hospital and Medsphere OpenVista/CareVue EHR:

  • Medsphere OpenVista EHR Implementation (2016): On June 1, 2016, it was announced that Pontiac General Hospital would implement the Medsphere OpenVista electronic health record system. The new owners, Sant Partners, viewed this as a key step in reviving the troubled facility by improving management practices and clinical workflows with a low-cost EHR solution.
  • Integrated EHR/Revenue Cycle Solution (2016): In June 2016, Pontiac General Hospital selected Stockell Healthcare’s InsightCS patient access and patient accounting system as part of an integrated EHR/Revenue Cycle solution from Medsphere Systems Corporation.
  • OpenVista Selection (2016): A press release from May 26, 2016, confirmed Pontiac General Hospital’s selection of the OpenVista Healthcare IT Platform, emphasizing its role in improving financial performance and driving profitability.

Therefore, according to the information available, Pontiac General Hospital did implement Medsphere OpenVista EHR in 2016.

Based on the search results, here’s what I found regarding Pontiac General Hospital and its use of Medsphere OpenVista or CareVue EHR:

  • Medsphere OpenVista EHR Implementation (2016): Pontiac General Hospital did select Medsphere’s OpenVista EHR system in 2016. The new owners, Sant Partners, viewed it as a key component of their turnaround strategy for the financially troubled hospital, seeking a low-cost solution to improve management practices and clinical workflows.

  • CareVue Implementation (Date Unclear, likely around 2016): A Medsphere press release mentions that in 2016, the Sharma family (owners of Sant Partners) purchased Pontiac General Hospital and implemented CareVue “shortly after” with positive results. This suggests that CareVue was either implemented alongside OpenVista or potentially replaced it soon after the initial OpenVista implementation.

  • Behavioral Health Focus: Multiple sources indicate that Pontiac General Hospital specializes in behavioral health services, which aligns with Medsphere’s focus and functionality within CareVue and OpenVista.

  • Financial Issues and Bankruptcy (2024): It is important to note that Pontiac General Hospital faced significant financial difficulties, including declaring bankruptcy in late 2024 and losing Medicare funding due to non-compliance. This may have implications for the continued use and support of any EHR system.

In summary, Pontiac General Hospital did implement Medsphere OpenVista EHR in 2016. It appears that CareVue was also implemented around the same time, potentially in conjunction with or as a replacement for OpenVista. However, the hospital’s recent financial struggles raise questions about its current operational status and EHR system.

Based on the search results, here’s what I found:

  • Pontiac General Hospital selected Medsphere OpenVista EHR in 2016. Multiple sources confirm this (Sources 3, 5, 7). The hospital aimed to improve management practices, clinical workflows, and financial performance with this implementation. They considered it a cost-effective solution.
  • Medsphere’s OpenVista CareVue EHR platform achieved 2015 Edition ONC certification. (Source 4) This means it met specific standards for interoperability and functionality.
  • Pontiac General Hospital is located at 461 West Huron St., Pontiac, MI 48341. (Source 10) This confirms we’re focusing on the correct hospital.
  • Medsphere also offers CareVue EHR, which derives its OpenVista technology from the VA’s VistA system (Source 2, 6, 8). It’s geared towards small, rural, and community hospitals, and they’ve moved it to the cloud via Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • I did not find any specific subdomains (like ehr.pontiacgeneral.com or patientportal.pontiacgeneral.com) mentioned in direct relation to Medsphere or CareVue.

In summary, Pontiac General Hospital in Pontiac, MI, implemented Medsphere’s OpenVista EHR system in 2016. While Medsphere also offers CareVue EHR (related to OpenVista and the VA’s VistA system), the information specifically names OpenVista as the system chosen by Pontiac General.