Emory Hillandale Becomes First Apple-Powered Hospital in US

Emory Hillandale Hospital in Lithonia, Georgia, has become the first U.S. hospital to fully integrate Apple products—Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch—into its daily clinical operations, powered by Epic Systems' healthcare apps now available on Mac. This technology transformation aims to improve clinical workflows, enhance patient experiences, and reduce administrative burdens that contribute to clinician burnout. By issuing every nurse and physician an iPhone and equipping patient rooms with iPads, the hospital enables real-time access to care information, streamlined communication, and patient engagement. Leadership at Emory emphasizes that this shift not only modernizes technology use but also fosters a culture change toward more efficient and intuitive care delivery. The move away from traditional PC dominance toward Apple's ecosystem brings cost savings and higher satisfaction among healthcare providers, with faster login times and smoother documentation processes. This project at Emory Hillandale, serving a diverse community, is seen as a model for the future of inpatient care that prioritizes both clinician well-being and patient-centeredness.