Philadelphia hospital upgrades services with Allscripts

Frankford Hospitals has selected Allscripts’ Canopy care management solution to manage and coordinate care for their patients.

Frankford Hospitals operates three hospital campuses with 477 total beds in the Philadelphia area, as well as three outpatient care sites.

The Chicago-based Allscripts said the agreement with Frankford follows an Aug. 2 announcement that Frankford Health Care System selected Allscripts EHR and practice management for 100 affiliated physicians in Frankford’s communities.

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