Commonwealth Healthcare Adopts MEDITECH Expanse to Enhance Patient Care
To enhance patient care throughout its organization, Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC) in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), has selected the MEDITECH Expanse Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. This modern EHR platform is designed to prioritize patient safety, improve clinical workflows, and support a more connected and personalized care experience.
By adopting MEDITECH Expanse, CHCC aims to empower both patients and providers with real-time access to health data, streamlined documentation, and tools that support informed decision-making. The implementation reflects CHCC’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the region.
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Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Modernizes Care with MEDITECH Expanse EHR
The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC), serving the people of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands, has taken a major step forward in transforming patient care by implementing the MEDITECH Expanse Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. This move aligns with CHCC’s strategic vision of building a connected, patient-centered healthcare model across its entire network.
With Expanse, CHCC will gain a unified patient record system that seamlessly shares information across all care sites and teams. Whether a patient visits the main hospital in Saipan, a community clinic, or a health center on the outer islands of Tinian and Rota, providers will have immediate access to the same up-to-date health information. This shared system ensures consistent, efficient, and coordinated care no matter where a patient is seen.
Real-Time Access and Mobile-Friendly Documentation
A key feature of Expanse is its mobile accessibility, allowing clinicians to document care in real time using mobile devices. This not only boosts efficiency but also enhances the provider-patient interaction by reducing time spent on administrative tasks. The ability to chart on the go enables clinicians to stay focused on what matters most—delivering personal, attentive care.
“Expanse gives our providers the tools they need to be more responsive and engaged,” said CHCC Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Tudela. “By improving how we share and access patient data, we’re able to offer a more seamless experience across every care setting—from hospital visits to health center checkups.”
A Comprehensive View for Better Decision-Making
The Expanse platform consolidates a patient’s entire health history—including test results, diagnoses, allergies, medications, and prior visits—into one comprehensive record. This holistic view empowers CHCC clinicians to make more informed, timely decisions, no matter when or where the patient previously received care.
MEDITECH Executive Director Gina Kerley highlighted the significance of this partnership: “We are proud to support CHCC in modernizing their EHR system. Together, we’re helping them provide accessible, equitable, and high-quality care to the communities they serve, while enhancing the overall patient experience.”
Built-In Safety and Chronic Condition Management
Expanse comes equipped with intelligent safety features, including real-time alerts and medication management tools that help clinicians quickly respond to changes in a patient’s condition. These features are critical for managing patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease—conditions that require continuous monitoring and coordinated care.
CHCC is also leveraging Expanse to improve care for patients with complex, long-term conditions. With a large portion of local cancer cases linked to tobacco use, the EHR’s advanced analytics capabilities allow teams to monitor at-risk populations and evaluate the effectiveness of public health initiatives like smoking cessation programs.
“Access to deeper insights and real-time data will help us better support long-term wellness in our community,” said Bel Busby, Director of Health Information Technology at CHCC. “Expanse allows us to track trends, measure outcomes, and make smarter, data-informed decisions that directly benefit our patients.”
Enhancing the Patient Experience
For CHCC leadership, the implementation of Expanse isn’t just about adopting new technology—it’s about putting people first.
“For us, this isn’t just a tech upgrade,” said CHCC CEO Esther L. Muña. “It’s about taking better care of our people. Families across the islands need care that’s consistent, connected, and easy to access. Expanse helps our doctors and nurses see the full picture, so they can spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients.”
By supporting predictive analytics and AI-driven clinical decision support, Expanse will help CHCC proactively identify high-risk patients, reduce delays in care, and standardize treatment quality across its facilities. The result is a more proactive and equitable healthcare system—one that helps ensure every patient feels seen, supported, and safe.
About MEDITECH
MEDITECH empowers healthcare organizations to reimagine the future of care with Expanse, its intelligent EHR platform. Designed to support clinicians with AI-driven decision support, personalized workflows, and advanced interoperability, Expanse is used by thousands of organizations in 28 countries and territories. With Expanse, healthcare systems can deliver more meaningful, efficient, and outcome-driven care across the continuum.
