Emory Healthcare, based in Atlanta, is at the forefront of deploying the 15-inch MacBook Air in conjunction with the launch of the latest native Epic Hyperspace app.This milestone represents the inaugural availability of Epic to clinicians via the Mac App Store.
Emory Healthcare, consisting of eleven hospitals, stands as the pioneering U.S. health system to implement Epic on a large scale for Mac users.
Due to requests from employees, Emory plans to supply MacBook Airs to thousands of clinicians in 2024, in addition to the iPhones and iPads currently utilized throughout the organization. Before finalizing this decision, Emory conducted an analysis revealing potential annual savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars by opting for MacBook Air over PCs, attributed to reduced software licensing and support costs.
Scott Smiser, Emory Healthcare’s chief technology officer, remarked, “Our deployment of Epic on MacBook Air represents more than just a technological milestone; it’s a declaration. It highlights our commitment to pushing boundaries and reaffirms our role as catalysts for positive industry change.”
This marks the introduction of Epic on Mac without requiring an additional application delivery layer, such as a virtual desktop.
Emory’s Digital team confirmed the effectiveness of this solution on a large scale within the Apple Digital Innovation and Testing lab.
“Epic users on Macs will welcome the opportunity to utilize Epic directly,” noted Seth Howard, Epic’s senior vice president of research and development. “This new app offers the complete Epic experience and is now accessible on the Mac App Store.”
Laura Fultz, Emory Digital’s vice president of applications and digital experience, expressed, “We’re thrilled to provide our healthcare providers with options for accessing Epic. With Epic running directly on their Macs, our clinicians are reporting a faster, more intuitive, and enjoyable user experience.”
Moreover, aside from substantial cost savings, Apple products boast environmentally friendly features such as recycled and renewable materials, along with a 50% reduction in energy consumption. Emory stated that this aligns with The Joint Commission’s sustainability objectives.
