Two 3M Health Care Business Group solutions will be available in Epic's new Garden Plot software suite for independent medical groups

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3M's Health Information Systems division announced that its M*Modal Fluency Direct and medical necessity solutions will be integrated into Epic's Garden Plot software. Designed for independent medical groups of 40+ providers, this Software as a Service (SaaS) model aims to enhance patient care. Approximately half of U.S. physicians practice in private settings, indicating significant market potential. This collaboration reflects a long-standing relationship with Epic, expanding access to advanced healthcare technology.

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• Integration of 3M solutions into Epic's Garden Plot enhances market reach.
• Provides independent medical groups with advanced healthcare technology.
• Long-standing collaboration with Epic since 1982 indicates strong partnership.

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ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M Health Care Business Group's Health Information Systems (HIS) division today announced its 3M™ M*Modal Fluency Direct solution and medical necessity solutions will be available in Epic's new Garden Plot. The new software is available to independent medical groups with 40 or more providers through a hosted and supported Software as a Service (SaaS) mode. About half of patient care physicians in the U.S. work in private practices, according to the American Medical Association's 2020 Physician Practice Benchmark Survey.

"We are thrilled to be part of Epic's new Garden Plot offering," said Garri Garrison, 3M HIS president. "We have been working with Epic since 1982 and we look forward to expanding together to directly serve the ambulatory market. This work creates a pathway to deliver 3M content and technology to end users via the electronic health record."

Epic announced Garden Plot in March as an option for independent providers who don't have access to Epic's software through health systems that can extend their Epic instances to nearby providers via Community Connect.

"Making 3M's solutions available in Garden Plot allows providers to care for their patients in dynamic ways, using their voice to compose a note or to interact with Epic," said JP Heres, vice president of Garden Plot. "For many providers, this is the first time they've had access to this technology and that is exciting."  

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FAQ

What new solutions are being offered by 3M in Epic's Garden Plot?

3M is offering M*Modal Fluency Direct and medical necessity solutions.

Who can access the new software from 3M?

Independent medical groups with 40 or more providers can access the new software.

What is the significance of the collaboration between 3M and Epic?

The collaboration allows for expanded access to advanced healthcare technologies for independent providers.

When was this announcement made?

The announcement was made on September 29, 2022.

What market segment is 3M targeting with its new solutions?

3M is targeting independent medical groups in the ambulatory market.