Epic Systems is partnering with Nuance, a clinical documentation software company owned by Microsoft, to integrate GPT-4-powered clinical documentation technology into the company’s EHR software.
Category: Health IT
The DEA Relaxed Online Prescribing Rules During Covid. Now It Wants to Rein Them In.
Supporters say the proposed rules would balance the goals of increasing access to health care and helping prevent medication misuse. Opponents say the rules would make it difficult for some patients — especially those in rural areas — to get care.
Kansas City-area health IT company snaps up 40 former Oracle Cerner employees
A health IT company in the Kansas City, Mo., area has scooped up dozens of former Oracle Cerner employees after the EHR vendor’s recent layoffs, Kansas City Business Journal reported June 26.
Oracle Health leads in global EHR market share
Oracle Health was the leader in global EHR market share, according to the KLAS Global EMR Market Share report.
Epic in the last 30 days
From putting hospitals and health systems on its noncompete list to having Beacon be listed as one of the best oncology EHRs, here are five updates on Epic’s operations, software products and partnerships reported by Becker’s Hospital Review in June:
Why telehealth was a boon for 5-year-old Boston Children's patient
Telehealth has helped transform care for Boston Children’s Hospital patients who no longer have to endure the stress of traveling for every appointment. Just ask 5-year-old Weston Mahady.
Oracle Cerner asks to preserve $1B in tax incentives in Kansas City
Oracle Cerner said it plans to grow its workforce in Kansas City, Mo., after asking for potential tax breaks at its campus there, Kansas City Business Journal reported June 22.
VA EHR program to continue despite Oracle Cerner layoffs reportedly tied to rollout
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs expects Oracle Cerner to deliver on its $10 billion EHR contract despite layoffs reportedly tied to the program, NextGov/FCW reported June 22.
4 health systems enhancing Epic
Recently, health systems have boosted their Epic EHRs by adding a suite of new tools, including biometric authentication tools and online scheduling.
A look at Cerner's layoffs
EHR vendor Oracle Cerner has conducted its third round of layoffs as part of Oracle’s new restructuring plan that aims to save the company $927 million by the end of fiscal 2023.
