{"id":8211,"date":"2026-04-23T10:49:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T10:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emrsystems.net\/blog\/?p=8211"},"modified":"2026-04-23T10:49:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T10:49:24","slug":"tampa-general-launches-epic-emr-software-ask-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emrsystems.net\/blog\/tampa-general-launches-epic-emr-software-ask-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa General Launches Epic EMR Software Ask Art"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Over the years, the way providers interact with their EMR Software is changing. Usually there are many clicks involved and going through different screens and long patient charts. All of this can impact user experience with the EMR system. To overcome these hindrances, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tgh.org\/\">Tampa General Hospital<\/a> is the first health system to pilot Ask Art functionality by EHR Software giant, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emrsystems.net\/epic-ehr-software\/\">Epic EMR Software<\/a>. Ask Art is a conversation AI-propelled tool that can make a meaningful impact by reducing the clinical burden on healthcare providers.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Understanding the Basics \u2013 What is Ask Art by Epic EMR Software<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ask Art, as the name suggests, is a conversational AI layer that can empower providers by eliminating the need to search through long patient records. The Ask Art feature is directly embedded in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emrsystems.net\/electronic-medical-records-emr\/\">Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software<\/a>. Ask Art can efficiently respond to clinical queries such as<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Current medications<\/li>\n<li>Lab value trends over the years<\/li>\n<li>History of certain medical condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Epic EMR Software\u2019s Ask Art is designed to respond accurately by going through the patient\u2019s records, and the answers are with references to original notes. This can be a breather for clinicians who are already drained with long hours of work.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Why Ask Art Matters for Tampa General?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The conversations AI tool by the Epic EHR System solves the real clinical dilemma. Healthcare providers at Tampa Health noticed that patient records can be as extensive as a novel. Yes, you heard that right. This can create issues related to sluggish decision-making, important details being missed, and even causing physician fatigue. Ask Art steps in to address these pain points by pulling out information and providing actionable insights.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>How is Tampa General Using Ask Art by Epic EMR Software?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Clinicians at Tampa General Hospital are beginning to rely on Ask Art to simplify one of the most time-consuming parts of their day that is reviewing patient records. Rather than manually searching through big documentation chunks, they can ask direct questions and receive concise summaries generated from the patient\u2019s chart with Ask Art.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The AI tool by Epic EMR Software is particularly valuable in complex cases, where multiple providers need quick clarity on different and complex medical cases. Ask Art can provide relevant insights instantly to help reduce time spent on navigation and allow clinicians to focus more on decision-making. Ask Art is being rolled out in phases at Tampa General; this will ensure that its adoption is effective.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For example, a provider at Tampa General was treating a highly intricate and difficult case. The patient had cancer, a rare skin condition, and even a transplant. With Ask Art care teams were able to coordinate care better, as everyone was able to get accurate and quick answers from the same chart. The queries were related to drug interactions and fluid and heart status. In crucial times when specialists and clinicians are short on time, with quick information available, they can make faster and more meaningful decisions.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ask Art \u2013 Ask Anything<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Epic EMR Software has proved once again that it understands real-world clinical problems and is using AI and technology the right way to make a difference. With Ask Art, doctors no longer have to dig through long patient records and waste their energy. Instead, they can channel their energies to boost health outcomes, which is the ultimate goal of any caregiver.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the years, the way providers interact with their EMR Software is changing. Usually there are many clicks involved and going through different screens and long patient charts. All of this can impact user experience with the EMR system. 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