--- title: "ICYMI: Most Read Posts for Epic EHR Optimization" description: Our team of experienced, patient access professionals can provide advice and recommendations to help you get the most efficient use of current Epic functionality. image: https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GettyImages-1126789804-1.jpg --- ** - [Careers](https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/cerecore/) - [CereCore US](http://cerecore.net/) - [Events](https://cerecoreinternational.net/events-blog) [![](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/hs-fs/hubfs/CereCore_June2021/Images/CereCoreLogo-International.png?width=2120&height=944&name=CereCoreLogo-International.png)](https://cerecoreinternational.net/) # ICYMI: Most Read Posts for Epic EHR Optimization ![](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GettyImages-1126789804-1.jpg) ![](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/hubfs/Web%20Design%20Items/elipse-shape-1.png) #### Stay up to date on our latest blogs and content [Subscribe](https://cerecoreinternational.net/resources-library-subscribe) By [CereCore](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/author/cerecore) | Dec 10, 2021 ** 2 minute read ** [Blog](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/tag/blog)| [Epic](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/tag/epic)| [EHR/EPR](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/tag/ehr-epr) 1. [10 Key Steps for Simplifying Orders in Epic](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/10-key-steps-for-simplifying-orders-in-epic)  Order sets for nurses, especially in inpatient units, can become unwieldy over time, making it difficult for them to understand what needs to be done to care for their patients at a glance. How can your organisation simplify orders in Epic? How can order sets become more consistent and less complex? And, perhaps most importantly, what can you do to prevent bloated order sets in the future? The process is long, but the benefits are substantial. Check out the [ten key steps we recommend](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/10-key-steps-for-simplifying-orders-in-epic).   **2.** [Epic Referrals: Schedule More and Lose Less](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/epic-referrals-schedule-more-and-lose-less)  You want to increase your in-house referrals. One way to do that is to give your referral coordinators the tools and workflows they need to manage scheduling more easily. This [practical how-to blog](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/epic-referrals-schedule-more-and-lose-less) outlines some tasks to help you better understand your referral leakage and settings for scheduling.  **3.** [Improving Epic In Basket Efficiency – Hot Tips to Cool Provider Frustration](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/improving-epic-in-basket-efficiency-hot-tips-to-cool-provider-frustration)  What do your providers have to say about the Epic In Basket? Are they frustrated with how many clicks and minutes it takes them to respond to a message? Is your health system struggling to keep up with Epic MyChart support needs from patients and providers? Find ideas that can help you create a more efficient experience for providers and [assist with Epic MyChart support desk services](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/hubfs/Pdf/Epic%20MyChart.pdf).  **4.** [Epic Appointment Reminders: 4 Tips to Standardize Patient Notifications](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/epic-appointment-reminders-4-tips-to-standardize-patient-notifications)  Standard patient notifications are one component of an overall patient access strategy. Our team of experienced, patient access professionals can provide advice and recommendations to help you get the most efficient use of current Epic functionality. We offer a [scheduling assessment](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/hubfs/Pdf/patient-scheduling.pdf) as well as other low-cost, short-term analysis services so you can focus on delivering quality care to patients and communities.  **5.** [Epic Hyperspace Printing Tips that Reduce Cost and Maintenance](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/epic-hyperspace-printing-tips-that-reduce-cost-and-maintenance)  Is your hospital taking advantage of virtual local printing through Epic Hyperspace? If not, this printing feature is a quick win to saving time and money. We share several examples in this post from a hospital go-live that could help your facility reduce printing problems for caregivers and relieve your IT team from time consuming printer maintenance. Of course, Epic experts are ready to help you get the most out of Epic with other features, too.  **6.** [5 Ways to Use Epic Flowsheet SmartForms™ to Capture Regulatory Data](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/5-ways-to-use-epic-flowsheet-smartforms-to-capture-regulatory-data)  Another huge timesaving feature in Epic — Flowsheet SmartForms™. These smart forms are designed with programming and scripting running in the background and that makes capturing regulatory data within clinical documentation workflows much easier. In this post, we share five specific ways to use Epic's® Flowsheet SmartForms™ to collect regulatory data. In our experience working with clients, the options are almost limitless.  **7. **[Epic Testing: Tips for Taking Testing Virtual](https://resources.cerecoreinternational.net/epic-testing-tips-for-taking-testing-virtual)  Yes, the novelty of working remotely or as virtual teams across the United States seems so last year. However, the tips and tricks in this post have helped us work successfully with hospitals to complete testing virtually for both software upgrades and new implementations. Whether your organization is still working remotely or is back in the office, these methods of project execution could help save time, build stronger team coordination, and a smoother experience for all involved.  **Subscribe to our blog** Stay up to date on our latest blogs about Epic, service desk, managed services, healthcare IT trends and more. Subscribe to our blog.  ##### About the Author: CereCore CereCore® provides IT services that make it easier for you to [** ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cerecore-tech) Read Bio ** #### CereCore CereCore® provides IT services that make it easier for you to ** CereCore® provides IT services that make it easier for you to focus on supporting hospital operations and transforming healthcare through technology. 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