Oracle Health has made significant strides in healthcare technology with the launch of its next-generation Electronic Health Record (EHR), now certified for use by ambulatory customers across the United States. This new system has successfully achieved certification from the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health IT and complies with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) standards for Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (EPCS). These certifications confirm that the platform meets stringent federal requirements regarding functionality, security, reliability, and interoperability.
Transforming Clinical Workflows with AI
The Oracle Health EHR is designed with integrated AI capabilities throughout its framework, aiming to alleviate the administrative burdens that often hinder clinicians. By embedding AI within every layer and workflow, Oracle Health seeks to enhance the usability and efficiency of the EHR system.
Key features of the new EHR include a voice command interface that allows clinicians to retrieve essential information, such as a patient’s recent lab results and medications, by simply speaking commands. This innovation reduces the need for navigating through multiple screens and clicking through various options, thereby saving valuable time.
Additionally, the AI component is trained on a wide array of clinical concepts, including conditions, diagnoses, and care pathways. This allows the system to interpret text and understand clinical meanings, facilitating richer insights in real-time. Unlike many existing systems, Oracle’s AI offers explainable recommendations, supporting both clinicians and patients through informed decision-making.
A Commitment to Healthcare Transformation
Seema Verma, executive vice president and general manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences, emphasized the importance of this breakthrough. “For decades, EHRs that were supposed to support clinicians instead entangled them in administrative tasks and processes that took valuable time away from patient care,” she stated. Verma further noted, “The Oracle Health EHR is a breakthrough. We have made it our mission to deliver transformation to the healthcare system, and our new EHR is a testament to this commitment.”
The open architecture of the Oracle EHR enables customers to extend the platform’s capabilities by building their own solutions or integrating third-party models. This flexibility allows for a tailored experience that can adapt to various healthcare settings and needs.
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, Oracle Health’s AI-enhanced EHR stands out as a promising advancement that could reshape how clinicians interact with patient data, ultimately leading to improved patient care and streamlined processes.
