IMT News
Upstate Medical University Launches MyChart Bedside, An Enhanced Version of MyChart for Admitted Patients
April 24, 2025
Upstate University Hospital is introducing an enhanced digital tool for admitted patients—MyChart Bedside—which is designed to reduce anxiety and foster stronger, more connected communication between patients, caretakers, and the care team.
Keith Roach Recipient of CEO Challenge Coin
April 16, 2025
Keith Roach, director of IMT’s Healthcare Technology Management department, received a CEO Challenge Coin from Dr. Corona, CEO of Upstate University Hospital. This distinguished recognition was for Roach’s work on behalf of sterile processing for both Upstate hospital campuses.
Upstate Medical University Earns Honor Roll Distinction from Epic
February 26, 2025
Upstate Medical University has been recognized for its remarkable achievements with Epic, a leading electronic medical record system. Upstate has received an Honor Roll distinction on the Epic Version 7 Honor Roll Good Maintenance Grant Program, at the Cum Laude level.
Upstate Medical University Named No. 35 Among Large Organizations on “Best Places to Work in IT” List
December 12, 2024
Foundry's Computerworld announces Upstate Medical University as a 2025 Best Places to Work in IT. This award recognizes the top organizations that challenge their IT staff while providing great benefits and compensation. In their first year appearing on the list, Upstate was ranked No. 35 among large organizations (5,000+ employees). With its staff of over 10,680, Upstate is Central New York’s largest employer. ‘Best Places to Work in IT’ is a global program and rankings represent locations worldwide.
ELUCIDATE, a Project Insight Platform Developed at Upstate Medical University, Secures Funding from SUNY’s Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF)
December 10, 2024
ELUCIDATE (LUCI), a project insight platform developed within Upstate Medical University’s Information Management and Technology (IMT) division, was one of the seven recipients of seed funding through the TAF. Upstate’s Chief Information Officer, Mark Zeman, and Mary DeGroat, director of the Moonshot department, were the lead investigators on the grant proposal as well as the inventors of LUCI.
Upstate is Honored for Digital Excellence as a 2024 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient
November 14, 2024
Upstate Medical University has been recognized as a 2024 CHIME Digital Health ‘Most Wired’ organization by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). The university received level 8 certification for both Acute and Ambulatory settings.
Get a Pulse on the Potential of Virtual Nursing
September 19, 2024
Virtual nursing uses technology including two-way cameras, microphones, and computers with access to the electronic health record to interact with patients virtually. Virtual nurses are registered nurses that work alongside your bedside (in-person) nurse to improve the care and experience you have during your hospital stay.
Top 10 Reasons Why Telehealth Appointments Can be Beneficial
September 18, 2024
Telehealth appointments, which allow patients to consult with healthcare providers remotely using digital technology, have become increasingly popular. Take a look at the top 10 reasons why telehealth appointments can be beneficial.
Using Data to Inform Healthcare with Remote Patient Monitoring
September 17, 2024
Remote patient monitoring (RPM), also referred to as Remote Physiological Monitoring, is a form of telehealth where healthcare providers use digital medical devices to monitor and review longitudinal data that provide insights on a patient’s health status outside of the usual clinical setting.
Informed Patient Podcast: Telehealth Services Evolve
September 13, 2024
Telehealth, remotely connecting a patient to a health care provider, is evolving, after getting widespread use during the pandemic. Discussing its benefits for patients and the technology involved are Margie Greenfield, a health information systems program manager at Upstate, and Ruth Weinstock, MD, PhD, a distinguished service professor of medicine and the chief of endocrinology at Upstate.