Epic Beacon
The oncology module for the Epic ecosystem.
Overview
Beacon is the oncology module within the Epic electronic health record system. It is designed to support the complex needs of cancer care, including chemotherapy ordering, treatment planning, clinical trial management, and survivorship care planning. It integrates seamlessly with the rest of the Epic ecosystem, providing a unified patient record across all specialties.
✨ Key Features
- Treatment plans and protocols
- Chemotherapy ordering and administration
- Clinical trial management
- Survivorship care plans
- Integrated patient portal (MyChart)
- Analytics and reporting
- Mobile access (Haiku/Canto)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with the comprehensive Epic EHR, providing a single patient record across all specialties.
- Strong interoperability and data sharing capabilities (Care Everywhere).
- Extensive customization and reporting options.
Unique Value: Provides a unified patient record for oncology care that is fully integrated with all other clinical and administrative data within a health system.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Comprehensive oncology EMR for large, integrated health networks.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Standalone community oncology practices not using the Epic platform.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers unparalleled enterprise-wide integration compared to standalone oncology systems, but may be less specialized in specific radiation oncology workflows.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Standard tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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