Chestnut Health Systems officially selected NextGen Healthcare to upgrade medical, dental, and behavioral health integrations across Illinois and Missouri. The regional organization is deploying an integrated cloud-based platform to establish a unified medical records network. This digital technology investment directly simplifies data visibility across multiple clinics. Ultimately, this comprehensive platform rollout maximizes community-focused Whole-Person Care Delivery.
“Chestnut Health Systems is a longtime leader in innovative, whole-person care delivery,” said Srinivas (Sri) Velamoor, president and chief executive officer, NextGen Healthcare. “We’re proud to empower Chestnut’s teams to work more efficiently, create better outcomes transparency, and deliver a superior patient experience.”
The cloud software deployment helps reduce administrative burdens by streamlining complex mandatory reporting requirements. This integrated system unlocks real-time insights from data. Providers can quickly access files from smartphones utilizing the NextGen Mobile application. Meanwhile, modern patient engagement solutions allow individuals to schedule appointments and complete pre-visit intake forms on personal devices. This feature helps lower operational friction.
Advanced Platform Unifies Whole-Person Care Delivery Networks
“We are excited to partner with NextGen as we implement a unified electronic health record across our organization,” said Puneet Leekha, chief executive officer, Chestnut Health Systems. “This investment will improve operational efficiency and elevate both the patient and staff experience, while positioning us to leverage advanced solutions that support high-quality care and continued innovation and growth.”
Chestnut unifies its full continuum of care, stretching from street outreach to behavioral health and primary care. Moving everything onto a single platform gives clinical staff real-time access to critical information. Consequently, this change supports stronger collaboration and smoother program transitions. The modern software setup ensures a consistent, high-quality experience for every patient served.
You can learn more about how technology enables integrated medical networks in this Whole Person Care Advisory Video detailing the opportunities and challenges of blending behavioral health with physical care.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
