Date: May 22, 2025
Headline: Apple Products Enhance Care at Emory Healthcare
At Emory Hillandale Hospital in Lithonia, Georgia, the introduction of Apple’s ecosystem—including Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch—integrated with Epic healthcare applications, is revolutionizing patient care and clinician workflows.
Dr. Ravi I. Thadhani, executive vice president for health affairs at Emory University, emphasizes, “We’re not just changing technology; we’re changing a culture. Emory Healthcare is redefining the experiences of both patients and clinicians with a more efficient, tech-driven process.”
The implementation of Apple devices facilitates improved mobility, efficiency, and collaboration among healthcare professionals, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction and care quality. The replacement of outdated devices with Macs represents a significant shift in the healthcare landscape.
Dr. Vikram Narayan, a urologic oncologist at Emory Healthcare, notes the complexities inherent in healthcare delivery, highlighting the impact of administrative burdens and workforce challenges on clinician burnout. “Integrating Epic on Mac demonstrates how to leverage technology to enhance clinician workflows, allowing them to prioritize patient care,” he states.
To reduce administrative tasks, Emory Hillandale Hospital has replaced traditional laptops and desktops with Mac computers running Epic. Nursing stations feature iMacs and Mac minis, while clinicians utilize MacBook Air for on-the-go management of patient care.
Care teams now access vital patient information via magnetically attached iPads positioned outside each patient room, improving communication and coordination with real-time updates. Each nurse and physician is equipped with an iPhone for connectivity, and Apple Watches facilitate immediate notifications for critical lab results.
Dr. Rashida La Barrie, a hospitalist at Emory Hillandale Hospital, describes the transformation: “Staying up to date with my patients is now seamless. The ability to switch between my iPhone and Apple Watch for notifications means I’m always connected, which translates into better patient care.”
Before the rollout at Emory Hillandale, a pilot program at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital demonstrated the benefits of Apple technology, leading to increased satisfaction among nursing staff and improved retention rates. Notable enhancements included quicker login times and reduced eyestrain from iMac’s Retina display.
The introduction of the MyChart Bedside app on iPads allows patients easy access to their medical records, care plans, meal orders, and communication with their care teams, keeping them actively engaged in their health.
Edna Brisco, vice president of patient care services at Emory Hillandale Hospital, affirms, “The technology we’re using has streamlined nursing workflows, allowing them to perform their duties swiftly while providing critical information to patients at their fingertips.”
Given the sensitive nature of healthcare data, Apple products prioritize privacy and security to protect patient information from growing cybersecurity threats.
Looking ahead, Emory Healthcare and Epic are exploring innovative approaches to patient care using Apple devices. Clinicians are also trialing cutting-edge technology like Apple Vision Pro in surgical planning and research.
Dr. La Barrie is passionate about the ongoing transformation: “This is the future of healthcare, and we must always be forward-thinking as providers.”
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