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Integrate McKesson with Epic for Seamless Healthcare Operations

How to Integrate McKesson with Epic: A Step-by-Step Guide
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Integrate McKesson with Epic: A Step-by-Step Guide

With Magical, you can transfer data from McKesson to Epic in seconds – no complex integrations or coding required. In this guide, we'll explain what Magical is, how to implement it, and how to use it to streamline your healthcare operations, enhancing interoperability between pharmacy management and EHR systems. We'll explore Magical's key features, provide step-by-step installation instructions, and demonstrate its usage with practical examples like automating medication management and patient care. Additionally, we'll compare Magical to traditional integration methods such as HL7 interfaces and FHIR-based APIs, offering a comprehensive approach to healthcare system integration.

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What McKesson Data Can You Transfer

Magical enables you to transfer a wide array of data from McKesson to Epic. Here are some examples of the information you can extract:

Patient First Name
Patient Last Name
Date of Birth
Patient ID
And move more types of information by creating your own custom labels.

How to Transfer Data from McKesson to Epic using Magical

Now that you have the Magical Chrome extension installed, let's discuss how to transfer data from McKesson to Epic for more efficient healthcare operations. Follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to your McKesson account and open the data entry containing the data you want to transfer, such as patient demographics, medication lists, and billing information.
  2. In McKesson, label the information you want to transfer with Magical, like Patient Name, Medication, or Billing Details.
  3. Sign in to your Epic account and open the area where you want to add the McKesson data.
  4. Type "//" in an empty field and select the information you want to transfer from McKesson such as Patient Name, Medication, etc.
  5. The next time you fill out a record, Magical will automatically transfer all the fields into the form with one click.

About McKesson and Epic

Efficient data transfer between pharmacy management and EHR systems is crucial to maintaining a smooth workflow. McKesson is a comprehensive pharmacy management platform and Epic is a robust electronic health record (EHR) solution. Combining the capabilities of these two platforms can significantly enhance your healthcare operations. By leveraging Magical, you can easily move information from McKesson to Epic, allowing you to focus on improving patient care and operational efficiency.

Other ways to connect McKesson and Epic EHR

Using Integration Platforms

Integration platforms like Redox or Mulesoft provide a seamless connection between McKesson and Epic, allowing for automatic data transfer between the two systems without the need for extensive coding. These integrations offer a variety of triggers and actions, enabling you to automate workflows and improve efficiency in healthcare data management.

Using APIs

Another approach to integrate McKesson and Epic is by directly utilizing their APIs. By integrating both APIs, you empower healthcare providers with real-time patient insights, fostering improved communication and a superior workflow. To employ this method, refer to their respective API documentation.

McKesson and Epic Integration via HL7 Interface

Automating workflows between McKesson and Epic through HL7 interfaces involves setting up triggers in McKesson that lead to actions in Epic systems. This streamlined approach ensures efficient communication channels between pharmacy management and EHR systems.

  • New Prescription in McKesson -> Update Medication List in Epic
  • Patient Admitted in Epic -> Send Medication Orders to McKesson
  • Billing Information Updated in McKesson -> Update Patient Billing in Epic

For comprehensive details on implementing these integrations, consult with McKesson's interoperability team and Epic's provider integration resources.

Direct Integration between McKesson and Epic

Some healthcare providers may offer direct integrations with major EHR systems like Epic. These integrations can provide real-time updates, streamlined medication management, and automated billing processes. Check with your McKesson representative to see if they offer a direct integration solution with Epic.

Considerations for Integration

  • HIPAA Compliance: Ensure all integrations maintain patient data privacy and security in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Data Standardization: Use standard formats like HL7 or FHIR to ensure consistent data exchange between systems.
  • Workflow Optimization: Design integrations to streamline existing workflows and reduce manual data entry.
  • Scalability: Choose integration solutions that can handle increasing data volumes as your healthcare organization grows.

For more information on healthcare system integrations, visit the HealthIT.gov Interoperability page.

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Common questions

WHAT IS MAGICAL

Magical is a chrome extension that allows users to extract information from any website without complex integrations or APIs. You can run it on McKesson and transfer data directly to Epic EHR. The extension is designed to simplify the process of data collection by automating the extraction of information from McKesson. Magical is free, easy to use, and it can save you a lot of time and effort.

HOW TO INSTALL MAGICAL

To start using GetMagical, you need to install the chrome extension. Click the button below to install, or follow the steps to download directly from the Chrome web store.

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