Fusion, a provider of electronic health record (EHR) solutions, announced the implementation of its EHR system for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS).

Fusion is now the only EHR provider for state agencies managing Ohio’s justice system and simplifying healthcare technology for adult correctional facilities and youth services. 

According to the company, the new EHR, which went live on June 24, will give DYS staff a comprehensive platform for managing patient records, coordinating care and improving overall efficiency. 

“We are thrilled to welcome the Ohio Department of Youth Services into the Fusion family,”  Bryan Jakovcic, founder and CEO of Fusion, said in a statement. “This achievement is a testament to the strong partnership we have built with the DYS and the hard work and dedication of our team. We look forward to continuing to support the DYS in its mission to provide high-quality care to their justice-involved youths.”

THE LARGER TREND

Other companies offer similar products and provide services that target correctional facilities and youth programs. 

Bicycle Health recently partnered with the Federal Bureau of Prisons to give individuals released from prison continued access to monthly injections of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. 

Bicycle offers virtual treatment for opioid use disorder, including medication-assisted treatment like Suboxone. They currently operate in 25 states.

In May, Momentum launched a digital mental health program for young people in Australia. 

The platform provides free access to treatments, tools and techniques for addressing common mental health problems to Australians aged seven to 17. It also allows users and their families to track their progress, check how their feelings change each session and practice real-world skills. 

Meditech EHR products offer clinical charting for healthcare professionals working in midsized practices and community hospitals.

eClinicalWorks markets a cloud-based EHR and revenue cycle management platform designed for value-based care, supported by AI, and athenahealth unveiled athenaOne platform in 2022, an EHR, medical billing and patient care tool.