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    Cerner CEO signing diversity and inclusion pledge

    A commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion

    by Brent Shafer   |   September 18, 2019

    As we continue to transform both our company and our culture, we’ll benefit from a diverse and inclusive workforce of highly engaged Cerner associates and leaders whose ideas and contributions are influenced by their unique backgrounds, cultures and life experiences.

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    Ep. 144: How to improve your health care organization’s learning and development strategy │ listen time: 11:45

    by Darren Nipper | Lance Spranger | Susan Freeze
    September 17, 2019
    On this episode, Darren Nipper of Cerner Learning Services talks to two leaders from St. John’s Health in Jackson, Wyoming: Chief Information Officer Lance Spranger and Susan Freeze, a registered nurse and informatics analyst.

    Cerner Announces New Chief Marketing Officer

    by Cerner Corporation
    September 16, 2019
    Cerner Corporation announced that Darrell Johnson is joining the company in the newly created role of Chief Marketing Officer.

    Cerner Health Conference 2019 Keynote Speakers Spotlight: David Pogue and Nicole Malachowski

    by Cerner Corporation
    September 16, 2019
    The keynote speakers for CHC19 include a former Broadway conductor and the first woman Thunderbirds pilot.

    Cerner Declares Quarterly Dividend

    by Cerner Corporation
    September 11, 2019
    Cerner announced its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend to stockholders of $0.18 per issued and outstanding share.

    36 years at Cerner: ‘I’ve always believed in Cerner’s vision’

    by Cerner Corporation
    September 11, 2019
    In celebration of Cerner's 40th anniversary, we talk to Mike Williams, the longest-tenured associate, about the company's growth and evolution.

    Cerner Sees Continued Growth in Rural Health Care Market with New CommunityWorks Clients

    by Cerner Corporation
    September 10, 2019
    Cerner Corporation continues to see a steady demand for its health care technology from large health systems to rural, smaller-community markets.

    Ep. 143: Why health care providers need business skills

    by Becky Fox
    September 10, 2019
    In this episode, we’re joined by Atrium Health's Becky Fox to discuss why providers need to balance business, strategic and financial skills with clinical knowledge.

    Cerner Executive Jeff Townsend Announces Retirement

    by Cerner Corporation
    September 9, 2019
    Cerner Corporation announced today that Jeff Townsend, executive vice president and chief of innovation, will retire by the end of the year, following three decades of leading and accelerating health care.

    Why a clinically driven revenue cycle is essential for your value-based care strategy

    by Brenna Quinn
    September 9, 2019
    Implementing a clinically driven revenue cycle is a significant step toward improving revenue cycle management performance and preparing for value-based care.

    Ep. 142: What are the benefits of health information exchanges? │ listen time: 25:16

    by Brian Mack
    September 3, 2019
    On this episode, we are joined by Brian Mack of Great Lakes Health Connect, a nonprofit organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan that offers a portfolio of health information exchange products and services.

    St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council, Cerner Celebrate Grand Opening of Wellness Center

    by Cerner Corporation
    August 28, 2019
    The St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council marked the grand opening of their 10,000 sq. ft. St. Louis area Carpenters Wellness Center, managed and primarily operated by Cerner Corporation (NASDAQ: CERN), a global health platform and innovation company.

    Ep. 141: How do we get more women in health care leadership? │ listen time: 17:09

    by Andrea Hendricks | Wendy Doyle
    August 27, 2019
    On this episode, Andrea Hendricks, Cerner’s global leader for diversity and inclusion strategy, talks to Wendy Doyle, president and CEO of the Women’s Foundation, an organization that promotes equity and opportunities for women of all ages.

    5 stories on optimizing the patient journey

    by Cerner Corporation
    August 26, 2019
    Here are five perspectives on the importance of improving the patient journey through health system operations that touch every part of the care continuum.

    Ep. 140: Can federal laws tackle the opioid crisis? │ listen time: 19:43

    by Meg Marshall | Russ Branzell
    August 21, 2019
    On the final episode of our four-part series on the opioid crisis, Meg Marshall, Cerner’s senior director of public policy, talks to Russ Branzell, CEO and president of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

    Ep. 139: How e-prescribing can help curb opioid abuse │ listen time: 10:50

    by Kashif Rathore | Ken Whittemore Jr.
    August 20, 2019
    On this episode, the third in a four-part series on the opioid epidemic, we’re joined by Kashif Rathore, Cerner’s vice president of interoperability, and Ken Whittemore Jr., vice president of Professional and Regulatory Affairs at Surescripts.

    5 steps for using analytics to drive your workforce health strategy

    by David Bradshaw
    August 19, 2019
    Analytics are key to evaluating the effectiveness of your workforce health strategies.

    Ep. 138: Using technology and data analytics to battle the opioid crisis │ listen time: 12:06

    by Alan Staples
    August 14, 2019
    On this episode, the second in a four-part series on the opioid crisis, we are joined by Alan Staples, a leader in Cerner’s opioid management and patient safety strategy.

    Ep. 137: The impact of opioid addiction on patients, providers and communities │ listen time: 20:31

    by Dr. Michael Fadden | Leslie Lindsey | Alan Staples
    August 13, 2019
    On this episode, we start a four-part series on the opioid crisis. We are joined by Alan Staples and Leslie Lindsey ─ two of Cerner’s experts on patient safety ─ and Dr. Mike Fadden, Cerner chief medical officer.

    Cerner, LifeCenters Revolutionize Senior Living; Launch Patient-Focused Wellness Communities

    by Cerner Corporation
    August 8, 2019
    Cerner Corporation is teaming up with LifeCenters, a planned wellness community development company, to provide primary care, pharmacy and fitness programs to senior-living communities across the country.

    Plumas District Hospital Launches Cerner Electronic Health Record

    by Cerner Corporation
    August 7, 2019
    Plumas District Hospital is excited to announce a significant technology upgrade to better serve Plumas County and surrounding areas of northeastern California.

    Cerner, Duke Clinical Research Institute Launch New Solution to Innovate Clinical Research

    by Cerner Corporation
    August 6, 2019
    Cerner Corporation has announced the development of the Cerner Learning Health Network to help clinicians more easily and efficiently gain health insights and guide care.

    Ep. 136: How innovation and interoperability are transforming Service member and Veteran health care │ listen time: 13:52

    by Mark Mellott | General Don Scott
    August 6, 2019
    On this episode, Mark Mellott of Cerner Government Services talks to Cerner Government Advisory Board member General Don Scott about improving health care for U.S. Service members and Veterans.

    What it will mean when health care is truly data driven

    by Nate Kelly, FACHE
    August 5, 2019
    Becker's Hospital Review spoke with Cerner's Nate Kelly about what the future of health care could look like in a truly digital, data-driven world.

    Plumbers Local Union 130 UA Opens Wellness and Vision Center for Members and Their Families

    by Cerner Corporation
    August 5, 2019
    The health center will be managed by Cerner Corporation, which brings years of experience and expertise in developing and operating workforce health programs.

    Protect your medical devices from cyber threats

    by Paul Schwartz
    July 31, 2019
    Connected medical devices offer valuable patient data to providers but increase the risk of cybersecurity breaches. Every health system needs a proactive plan to protect patient safety.

    Cerner Leads New Era of Health Care Innovation

    by Cerner Corporation
    July 30, 2019
    Cerner Corporation announced its work on future collaboration with Amazon and names AWS as its preferred cloud provider to double-down on focus to disrupt health care.

    Ep. 135: Why Veterans and Service members need a modern EHR │ listen time: 16:28

    by Mark Mellott | Patrick J. Murphy
    July 30, 2019
    On this episode, Cerner's Mark Mellott talks to Cerner Government Advisory Board member Patrick J. Murphy about the importance of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program.

    One step closer to achieving an interoperable EHR for Veterans

    by Travis Dalton
    July 29, 2019
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has successfully transferred 23.5 million Veterans’ health records to a shared data center with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

    Cerner Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

    by Cerner Corporation
    July 24, 2019
    Cerner Corporation announced results for the 2019 second quarter that ended June 29, 2019.

    Ep. 134: Why you should have a global perspective on health care │ listen time: 10:22

    by Dr. Nick van Terheyden
    July 23, 2019
    On this episode, we talk to Dr. Nick van Terheyden, founder and CEO of Incremental Healthcare. He discusses why a global outlook on health care is crucial to delivering smarter care and better patient outcomes.