The most recent Cerner layoffs could be attributed to the trouble the company has had in rolling out a new EHR system for the Department of Veterans Affairs, The Register reported June 16.
According to people familiar with the matter, Oracle is planning to lay off hundreds in its Cerner unit, as well as rescind job offers and cut back open positions, Reuters reported June 15.
Hospitals and health systems have been working to alleviate administrative burdens, including EHR documentation, for their clinicians to give them more time back at the bedside with patients and to help reduce their “pajama time” — time spent on answer…
Medical record technology has evolved from the filing cabinet to artificial intelligence, and the next 25 years should see significant advancements in EHR technology.
HealthPartners, based in Bloomington, Minn., has been simplifying its electronic health records system as part of its efforts to retain employees, the Star Tribune reported June 13.