Category: EHRs

Cerner layoffs could be attributed to VA EHR install: Report

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. 

Oracle cuts more jobs in Cerner unit

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. 

Indiana hospital adds new tool to Epic

Jasper, Ind.-based Memorial Hospital and Health Care added a direct scheduling tool to MyChart.

UC San Diego Health rolls out GPT-4 to EHRs

A limited number of physicians at UC San Diego Health now have the option to draft responses to patient messages using ChatGPT.

How IT leaders are trying to solve the EHR documentation burden

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…

Epic, Cerner 2048: What will EHRs look like in 25 years?

Medical record technology has evolved from the filing cabinet to artificial intelligence, and the next 25 years should see significant advancements in EHR technology.

How a Minnesota health system is using its EHR to retain employees

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. 

Epic integrates with language interpretation services

AMN Healthcare Language Services, a remote language interpretation company specializing in healthcare, integrated with Epic.

6 health systems choosing Oracle Cerner

Since its acquisition of Cerner, the combined Oracle Cerner entity has been a major player in the EHR market.

Cerner brings in $1.5B in revenue for Oracle

EHR vendor Cerner, which was acquired by Oracle on June 8, 2022, has contributed $1.5 billion in total revenue for the tech company.