UT Health San Antonio’s commitment to our patient’s care and their experience is at the heart of our BetterCare IT initiative that focuses on enhancing our Epic electronic health record (EHR) platform.

BetterCare refers to a portfolio of Epic projects designed to help both UTHP personnel and patients via:

• Improved patient care and satisfaction
• Enhanced data access and digital capabilities
• New ways to pay
• Improved automation
• Streamlined workflows
• Reduced dependence on IT departments
• Better security
• Better compliance

Enhancing our current Epic system and integration is already underway and will be complete with the opening of our UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research hospital. The BetterCare Program is made up of four major projects:

1. Epic Refuel - UT Health San Antonio’s outpatient clinical care areas
2. Beaker – Laboratory departments
3. ASC – Ambulatory Surgical Center at Kyle Seale Parkway
4. Multispecialty and Research Hospital

Delivering safe and high-quality patient care in our current and future patient care settings is crucial. Through our Epic EHR upgrades, we can expect improved functionality and workflows that are best practices identified by Epic and the global community of users.

BetterCare will introduce its monthly digital newsletter, which will provide our community of Epic users with regular updates about our implementation progress.

Many women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant hope for an uneventful pregnancy, easy delivery and a healthy baby. Unfortunately, there are certain conditions that can classify a pregnancy as high-risk and require additional care.

Advanced age, obesity, diabetes and asthma are just a few conditions that can qualify your pregnancy as high-risk. While it is possible to have a healthy pregnancy with these conditions it is important to have a strong support system and to develop a care plan with your health care provider.

Our maternal-fetal medicine specialists can see expectant mothers as early as 5 weeks into pregnancy. Make an appointment today, our maternal-fetal medicine specialists will ensure both mom and baby get the care they need while answering any questions about pregnancy and delivery.

UT Health San Antonio values their employees and wants them to receive the care they need quickly and cost-effectively. UT System employees with UT Select insurance receive priority scheduling and reduced co-pays for specialty visits. Learn more about our UT Health Network here.