In a podcast interview, healthcare professionals Nickie Fuhrhop, Senior Director of Enterprise Applications at Southern Illinois Healthcare, Eric Peterson (Eggplant), John Farkas, CEO of Ratio, and SureTest’s own Laura O’Toole explored the impact of intelligent test automation on health systems. By using SureTest’s proven approach to intelligent test automation, Southern Illinois Healthcare was able to leverage automation for its Epic EHR. Listen to learn more about the testing challenges SIH faced and how they worked with SureTest and our technology partner, Eggplant, to overcome them.
Key Challenges
- Traditional EHR testing is time-consuming, resource-intensive, and negatively impacts morale.
- Manual testing processes often result in errors, inefficiencies, and stretched budgets.
Solutions Presented
- SureTest automates EHR system testing, reducing the need for extensive manual testing and improving accuracy.
- Eggplant‘s robust platform supports test automation and ensures secure, efficient operations.
Implementation and Benefits
- Automated Testing:
- SIH reduced manual testing efforts significantly, cutting down on time and resources.
- Automated scripts ensure comprehensive testing, covering thousands of permutations and use cases.
- Improved Efficiency and Morale:
- Reduced the need for full-time employees to spend weeks in manual testing.
- Allowed employees to focus on more strategic tasks, enhancing job satisfaction.
- Customizable Solutions:
- SureTest’s extensive library of workflows and patient journeys enables quick, customized deployments.
- Continuous updates ensure that the testing scripts remain relevant and effective.
Outcomes
- Significant Time Savings:
- Health systems can save tens of thousands of hours annually.
- Improved allocation of human resources towards strategic initiatives.
- Enhanced Accuracy and Reliability:
- Automated processes ensure more accurate testing, reducing the risk of errors.
- Provides peace of mind to stakeholders regarding the performance and safety of their EHR systems.
By implementing intelligent test automation with SureTest, health systems can drastically improve their testing processes, leading to significant time and cost savings while ensuring the highest standards of care and accuracy.