Paramus, N.J.-based Bergen New Bridge Medical Center expects a return on its new Epic EHR — its “largest strategic investment” — in two to three years, the hospital’s chief executive told Becker’s. The 1,070-bed, county-owned safety-net hospital plans to go live with Epic in early 2027 after starting the implementation in August. Hospital President and CEO Deborah Visconi said the move will pay dividends through increased efficiencies, reduced administrative burden and improved revenue capture.

“This is certainly the largest strategic investment we’ve made at the medical center,” Ms. Visconi said. “So it is substantial, and it truly reflects our board and our leadership team’s commitment to advancing technology infrastructure. We view this as an investment in our future at Bergen New Brid

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