A retrospective on Cerner's transition to Oracle

A roundup of some of the biggest moments in Cerner’s transition

Perspectives podcast staff picks of 2022

A roundup of memorable conversations.

3 ways organizations can advance gender-affirming healthcare

At Oracle Cerner Health Conference 2022, Danny Gladden, general manager of behavioral health at Oracle Health, welcomed Rogers Behavioral Health leaders Sarah El-Ali, solution strategist for medical staff services, and Jessica Langill, equity, diversity, and inclusion coordinator, to discuss how their organization is changing its technology, processes, and culture to advance patient care for gender minorities.

Resiliency and resourcefulness: the power of rural health providers

With more than 60 million people residing in rural areas in the US—many of them older and living with several chronic health issues—rural healthcare is a critical necessity to caring for a community.

Evolution of the pager: Creating more effective care team communication

Join Jason Schaffer, MD, vice president and chief medical information officer at Indiana University Health and Liz Harvey, MSN, chief nursing officer at Oracle Health, as they discuss the evolution of clinical care team communications and how increased demand for healthcare has made better collaboration tools both a necessity and an opportunity for innovation.

Increasing interoperability to connect care for Veterans and service members

Listen as Amanda Cournoyer, interoperability director of the Electronic Health Record Modernization Integration Office at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, talks about advocacy and interoperability at VA with Sam Lambson, Vice President of Interoperability at Oracle Health.

Change management for healthcare leaders

In this episode, Johnny Luu, vice president and chief marketing and communications officer of Oracle Health, talks to Stephanie Trunzo, senior vice president and general manager of Oracle Health, at Oracle Cerner Health Conference about her experiences within change management and how to instill enterprise-level thinking within one's team.

OCHC highlight: Ambulatory enhancements help drive efficiency and collaboration

At this year’s Oracle Cerner Health Conference keynote, Nasim Afsar, MD, chief health officer, Oracle Health, highlighted new Cerner Millennium® updates for caregivers in ambulatory settings, beginning with streamlining charting and documentation.

OCHC highlight: Oracle Cerner Advance dashboard now available

At the annual Oracle Cerner Health Conference, Oracle Health General Manager Travis Dalton announced a new dashboard in Cerner Advance that provides health system key metrics around efficiency, productivity, patient experience, and financial health to help identify opportunities for improvement, formulate correction strategies, and track progress.

OCHC highlight: Reducing the complexity and burden of billing

With an initial release due later this year, this clinically driven solution offers scalability to fit the needs of large, complex enterprise clients. It represents the acceleration of our patient accounting platform convergence strategy, as well as the focus of our roadmap on automation and extensibility.

OCHC highlight: Virtual models of care address workforce challenges

At the 2022 Oracle Cerner Health Conference keynote, Nasim Afsar, MD, chief health officer of Oracle Health, spoke about four health systems currently piloting the new Oracle Cerner virtual models of care.

OCHC highlight: Oracle Health Seamless Exchange, a game changer in interoperability

At this year’s Oracle Cerner Health Conference keynote, Oracle Health Chairman David Feinberg, MD, shared that the organization is in the final stages of releasing Seamless Exchange™, a new product designed to allow organizations to identify trusted outside sources and automatically eliminate duplicate information.

Modernizing behavioral health records to create better care

Travis Dalton, general manager of Oracle Health, and Danny Gladden, director of behavioral health for Oracle Cerner, talk about their personal experiences in this area and how Oracle Cerner can work together with health systems and clinics to alleviate the administrative burdens of caregivers to provide better care for behavioral health patients.

3 ways an EHR elevates your inpatient rehab strategy

With the healthcare industry undergoing major regulatory and technological shifts, rehabilitation facilities are faced with expanding challenges.

Creating culturally inclusive food security programs

Members of University Health, a safety net hospital in Kansas City, share how they’ve been working to increase access to resources for one of their most food-insecure communities—immigrants and refugees.

Understanding upcoming information blocking regulations and compliance

A look at the expansion of information blocking regulations, information sharing and resources available to healthcare providers.

True marriage of health and tech is needed to improve lives globally

David Feinberg, M.D., CEO of Oracle Cerner and Chairman of Oracle Health, talks about imagining a new way to use technology in healthcare and how this next era of healthcare digital transformation will require a broader, more collaborative effort.

Focusing on suicide prevention

In this episode, Danny Gladden, Director of Behavioral Health at Oracle Cerner, talks with Dr. Caitlin Thompson, Clinical Psychologist and Chief Clinical Officer at Red Duke Strategies, who formerly served as the National Director of Suicide Prevention at Veterans Affairs.

Looking forward to new innovations in the healthcare industry

As Travis Dalton, new general manager of Oracle Health, discusses the greater potential for Oracle to go beyond the electronic health record (EHR) in order to connect financial, operational and clinical systems so that providers can deliver better care.

Increasing access to suicide prevention tools and resources

Due to the implementation of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) within the Cerner Behavioral Health EHR, over 1 million behavioral health patients are screened every 90 days in an effort to help save lives lost to suicide.

How data and tech advancements enabled innovation in the Middle East

Experts at Oracle Cerner Middle East and Africa Collaboration Forum 2022 discuss how data and tech advancements at clinic and system levels have enabled healthcare innovation in the region.

3 ways data advances equitable, whole-person behavioral healthcare

Leaders discuss the role of behavioral health data in helping organizations deliver effective care, maintain compliance and inform advocacy and policy.

An engaged population is a healthier population

Health leaders discuss how the pandemic opened new opportunities for patient engagement and which innovations healthcare systems are utilizing to deliver better care.

Interoperability – the evolution and direction of shared care

At Oracle Cerner European Collaboration Forum 2022, speakers from the UK, Canada, and Qatar consider where we currently are with the long-running challenge of interoperability and what we need to do to in the future to help achieve its key goals.

Improving health equality and equity through digital innovation

In this episode – recorded at Oracle Cerner European Collaboration Forum 2022 – an expert panel in the field of health and care disparities discuss their views on the opportunities to remove systemic barriers to health equality and thereby improve health equity through digital innovation.

Techquity: Using technology and data insights to deliver more equitable patient care

Health “techquity” or the strategic design, development, and deployment of technology to advance health equity, empowers providers to look beyond clinical factors to get the whole picture of a person’s key indicators affecting health. Understanding a person’s social risk factors gives clinicians the ability to provide person-centric, equitable care and informs overall treatment planning.

Oracle’s acquisition of Cerner: The future of healthcare

Prioritizing outcomes in healthcare is long overdue and now within reach following Oracle’s acquisition of Cerner. To achieve more seamless, coordinated care, technology must play a greater role in reframing solutions for health and well-being around the world.

5 risk factors for COVID-19 breakthrough infections

Data is key to helping us better understand COVID-19 and be more proactive in preventing its serious complications. The Cerner Learning Health Network™(LHN) provides researchers with real-world, de-identified data from a nationwide network of diverse health systems.

The Future of the EHR: Dr. David Feinberg on usability, interoperability, data, AI and value-based care

During a workshop at Becker's Hospital Review's 12th Annual Meeting sponsored by Cerner, David Feinberg, MD, Cerner's president and CEO, discussed how the future and promise of the EHR can lead to more equitable, cost-effective, easy, convenient and dignified healthcare.

How COVID-19 impacted consumerism and how healthcare organizations can adapt

In this episode, Sue Martin, vice president, financial alignment at Cerner, and Rick Gundling, senior vice president, professional practice at HFMA, discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on consumerism.

5 key considerations for value-based care strategies

It’s not a matter of if or when, but how organizations can implement and operation value-based strategies effectively.

How do you balance understaffing during the pandemic? By turning data into knowledge

COVID-19 has opened our eyes to the many opportunities we have to improve healthcare, including leveraging real-time data. The more data we can translate into insights, the better we can help healthcare providers and teams with patient care and administrative functions reduce challenges such as staffing and scheduling.

Challenges and success factors of digital health startups

In this edition of the Cerner blog, Brad Sitler, Head of Innovation at Bear Institute, discusses the challenges facing all digital health startups and associated key requirements for success, as well as the unique challenges and opportunities for pediatric digital health innovation.

Combatting clinician burnout

Dr. de Souza and Dr. Tajirian discuss the epidemic of clinician and physician burnout in healthcare and the strategies to help combat it.

How TEFCA impacts the future of healthcare

Learn about TEFCA, what it means for healthcare organizations, and what a trusted exchange framework can help providers accomplish going forward.

Breaking down bulk APIs

In this episode, Dick Flanigan, senior vice president, Cerner, is joined by fellow associate Rob Helton, senior director of platform management.

ViVE 2022 - Our obligation to caregivers and patients

How an open EHR advances usability for healthcare providers

During the past several decades, the digitization of health records has made information more easily available, comprehensive, secure and transferable between systems. Yet, while electronic health records (EHRs) have helped us make progress toward more patient-centered care, there’s still much to be done.

Breaking down the No Surprises Act

In this episode, Dick Flanigan, senior vice president, Cerner, is joined by fellow associates Sue Martin, vice president, financial alignment, and Josh Mast, director, regulatory strategy.

3 reasons ethical AI is a must-have in healthcare

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to turn healthcare data into meaningful insights. The technology can help reduce the cognitive load for clinicians, giving them more time and energy to focus on patient care. Amid these significant benefits is an important question: Is AI designed to improve upon existing methods in terms of efficiency and ethics?

Accelerating clinical research and trial discovery with real-world data

Children’s Mercy Hospital used the findings to change its EHR-based treatment guidelines and algorithms, which helped reduce opioid prescribing to almost zero for children presenting with migraines.

3 insights on advancing health equity through social determinants

COVID-19 has highlighted healthcare disparities that have existed for far too long. As we push for health equity, we must address the key social determinants of health (SDOH) that play a significant role in a person’s health, well-being and quality of life – economic stability, access and quality of education and healthcare, neighborhood and built environment and social community context.

Addressing healthcare workforce challenges

In this episode, Dick Flanigan, senior vice president, Cerner, is joined by Nate Shinagawa, FACHE, chief operating officer, Banner Ocotillo Medical Center. They discuss healthcare workforce trends and how organizations can implement strategies around retention, clinician burnout and more.

What does it take to be a real-time health system?

In this episode, Bob Robke, vice president, real-time health system and clinical products, Cerner, is joined by Lisa Gulker, senior director, health system operations and clinical surveillance, Cerner. They discuss COVID-19’s impact on how health system leaders use real-time and predictive data and the challenges of managing scarce and expensive resources to address growing health needs. 

5 elements of a successful learning strategy

Prioritizing a robust learning strategy is essential to ensure end users are comfortable with the electronic health record (EHR), efficient in their workflows and spending as much time as possible caring for patients. In this blog, we’ll share five elements to consider as you work to develop a data-driven, end-to-end learning approach for your organization.

The non-negotiable for health organizations: Cybersecurity protection

Cyber-attack surfaces are increasing as many health systems expand care beyond the four walls of the hospital and are especially prevalent due to the focus on health organizations inside of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the current landscape of cloud computing, telehealth, virtual work, remote hosting and data sharing between caregivers is essential for helping to improve patient outcomes and keep populations safe, these innovations come with increased chances for bad actors to exploit vulnerabilities.

The future of connected care planning

In this blog, we’ll explore the world of connected care planning and how technology will play a role in its advancement.

5 healthcare trends rounding out 2021

Annually, healthcare and technology leaders from across the globe convene at Cerner Health Conference (CHC) to share insights around the most pressing challenges and how we can solve them together. Here are five trending topics that will set the stage for CHC21 conversations and likely be healthcare focal points beyond the end of the year.

Moving from data connectivity to real provider usability

In this episode, Dick Flanigan, senior vice president and Cerner brand ambassador, is joined by Hans Buitendijk, director interoperability strategy, Cerner, for a conversation around the current and future state of data reconciliation, connectivity and usability.

Uncovering breakthrough COVID-19 insights using real-world data

In this blog, Fares highlights four key user benefits of this powerful data tool that can help answer clinical questions around COVID-19 and other healthcare issues.

Value-based care strategies for financial resiliency

As some provider organizations look to the future amid a continued battle with COVID-19, it’s tempting to plan for tomorrow using the model of the past – fee-for-service. But as nice as it sounds to go “back to normal,” there’s no normal to go back to.

Supporting digital innovation in children’s healthcare

In this episode, Jessica Herstek, MD, chief medical informatics officer, Children’s National Hospital, joins Lu de Souza, MD, vice president & chief medical officer, Cerner, for a conversation around funding disparities in children’s health innovation. Learn about the unique relationship between Children’s National Hospital and the Bear Institute, which enables the health system to pursue a multifaceted approach to innovation — including a new pediatric accelerator challenge that invites start-ups, student teams, pediatric providers and administrators to collaborate on creative solutions aimed to help close the innovation gap in children’s digital health.

Ethical use of AI in healthcare

On May 18, 2021, Tanuj Gupta, vice president, Cerner Intelligence, presented a session at the virtual Healthcare Transformation Summit around AI’s potential to transform patient care, quality and outcomes.

Q&A: How patients and clinicians can benefit from health system integration

As health systems continue to grow and expand services across broader coverage areas, the need for integration is increasing. In this Q&A, Jeff Wall, MD, Cerner senior director and physician solution executive, explains how connecting data across systems and venues is designed to help enhance care delivery, improve clinician satisfaction and support an enhanced consumer-centered healthcare experience.

Advancing health equity: Understanding and meeting the challenges with data

With greater risk for COVID-19 exposure, severe illness, hospitalization and death - all people of color, as well as, Indigenous, LGTBQ+ and low-income communities - have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Marginalized groups have also been hit harder than non-marginalized communities when it comes to mental health, food insecurity, unemployment, housing instability and loss of health insurance.

4 insights on building a successful healthcare data strategy

To solve business challenges, today's healthcare organizations must leverage the large amounts of clinical and financial data that they amass. The first key to success, however, is developing a sophisticated data strategy.

Q&A: Advancing evidence-based care with outcomes-driven data

We all know clinicians have a critical job of making care decisions. However, data can provide support in the decision making process in better aligning resources, skills and competencies around individual patient care.

How post-pandemic ambulatory strategies can help enhance patient-centered care

In this episode, we’re joined by Casey Sansale, senior director & product integration executive, Cerner, for a conversation around the future of ambulatory care and how organizations can optimize their outpatient efforts.

Geisinger’s innovative approach to wellness and addressing healthcare inequities

In this episode, David Harse, vice president and general manager, consumer engagement, Cerner, is joined by Allison Hess, vice president, health innovations, Geisinger, for a conversation around wellness and addressing inequities in healthcare.

Stories from nurses on the frontlines against COVID-19 in the UK

In this episode, five Cerner leaders, Matthew Pickett, senior director, marketing and corporate affairs, Colin Fincham, M.D., senior director and chief medical officer, Dan Catt, director and nursing executive, and healthcare executives Patience Chinwadzimba and Tim James, have a conversation about returning to the frontlines as a nurse in the UK during COVID-19.

The tipping point of healthcare consumerism and engagement

In this episode, Cerner leaders David Bradshaw and Jessica Oveys discuss the future of healthcare in a post-pandemic world and the potential impact on consumerism and engagement.

Ep. 217: Cerner Health Forum ‘21 preview - A healthier bottom line | Listen time: 5:19

In this episode, we share a sneak peek of a conversation around delivering a healthier bottom line and what to expect at Cerner Health Forum 2021.

Leading the charge for better patient safety

Technology and data are important tools to help healthcare professionals lead the charge for safer patient outcomes.

Supporting the COVID-19 vaccination process with technology and data

Technology and data can help streamline the COVID-19 process for patients and providers.

Ep. 216: Cerner Health Forum ‘21 preview - Right data. Right place. Right time. | Listen time: 5:57

In this episode, we share a sneak peek of a conversation with Cerner's Sam Lambson around interoperability and what attendees can expect at Cerner Health Forum 2021.

Ep. 215: Cerner Health Forum ‘21 preview - Improving clinician efficiency and operational excellence | Listen time: 12:04

In this episode, we share a sneak peek of a conversation around enhancing the provider and patient experience and what attendees can expect at Cerner Health Forum 2021.

Ep. 214: Cerner Health Forum ‘21 preview: Advancing data and network strategies | Listen time: 6:58

In this episode, we share a sneak peek of a conversation with Cerner's Kim Hlobik around advancing data and network strategies and what attendees can expect at Cerner Health Forum.

Ep. 213: COVID-19 vaccine distribution and cybersecurity risks | Listen time: 19:23

In this episode, leaders from Cerner and Olathe Health discuss how organizations can protect against vaccine distribution-related cybersecurity risks.

Ep. 212: Cerner Health Forum ‘21 preview - Enhancing the consumer experience | Listen time: 6:47

In this episode, we share a sneak peek of a conversation with Cerner's David Bradshaw around consumer engagement and what attendees can expect at Cerner Health Forum 2021.

Ep. 211: The importance of visible leadership in healthcare | Listen time: 6:46

Lu de Souza, MD, chief medical officer, Cerner, and Tom Lawrie, MD, chief medical officer, Sharp HealthCare have a conversation about healthcare leadership.

Assessing and prioritizing clinician wellness

Lu de Souza, MD, chief medical officer, Cerner, discusses clinician wellness with Jennifer L. Bickel, MD, medical director for the Center for Professional Well-Being, Children’s Mercy.

Understanding information blocking exceptions and compliance

The April 5 information blocking compliance deadline is a key milestone on the path toward improving healthcare for all.

Applying lessons learned to a post-COVID-19 world

Initiatives put in place during COVID-19 responses can drive health innovations post-pandemic.

Staying one step ahead of COVID-19

Proactive, coordinated leadership has been key to successful COVID-19 response.

Creatively leading rural communities through COVID-19

We usually think of creativity in the context of visual art or music, but the pandemic is showing us it’s also the hallmark of effective healthcare leadership.

Understanding the value of nursing care through data and technology

With the right data in the right place at the right time, we can make more informed decisions in care delivery and operations – providing more value and better outcomes.

A tale of two crises and the value of health data interoperability

Julie Crouse of NorthBay Healthcare discusses the value of connected technology and data in times of extreme crisis.

13 stories that mark an extraordinary year in healthcare

These 13 blogs, podcasts and client stories provide a timeline of the many ways COVID-19 has shaped the now and next in healthcare.

Executive roundtable: Addressing inequities in healthcare

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted racial inequities and the devastating impact on communities of color and marginalized citizens in our society.

Closing the healthcare cybersecurity gap

The growing interconnectivity of devices, business partners and health systems make cybersecurity everyone’s concern – and everyone’s responsibility.

How diverse community-based hospitals are a lifeline to saving clinical research

In this episode, Christy Dueck, vice president and general manager of research, Cerner, leads a conversation with John Potthoff, CEO, Elligo Health Research, and Scott Rogers, director of innovation, CoxHealth, around how diverse community-based hospitals are a lifeline to saving clinical research, and can help increase patient trust and reduce health disparities.

How advance care planning is improving patient-centered outcomes at Intermountain Healthcare

In this episode, palliative care leaders from Intermountain Healthcare and Cerner have a conversation about how technology is transforming the advance care planning process for clinicians and patients.

Driving positive change in health care policy, digital transformation in the Biden era

Digital technology and public policy are powerful levers for driving positive change in health care.

Why interoperability and health IT are the keys to better cancer care

In this Q&A, Cerner's Susan Stiles explains the challenges that oncology care teams face with the increase in cancer cases and cancer survivors, and how interoperability and advances in health IT can provide solutions.

3 of the most pressing health care topics of 2021

In 2021, numerous stakeholders are motivated to make progress on finding concrete solutions to some of health care's most pressing challenges.

Defining a comprehensive data strategy to shape the health care of tomorrow

Cerner President Donald Trigg appeared on a recent episode of the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) podcast to talk about the role of data in helping health care organizations achieve scale and meaningful impact for their patients.

Finding hope in the UK’s rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Cerner leaders discuss the role of technology and data in the U.K.’s successful COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

Ep. 205: The leadership behind better pediatric care | Listen time: 28:13

Cerner President Donald Trigg talks to Kurt Newman, M.D., president and CEO, Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Using technology to manage health care in correctional settings

In this episode, correctional health leaders discuss the role of technology and data in delivering better care within the prison system.

The 4 cybersecurity resolutions every care provider should make in 2021

A strong cybersecurity posture is a critical part of delivering the highest quality care and operating efficiently.

Cerner's approach to the COVID-19 pandemic

As a leading global health care technology company, Cerner has the very important responsibility of protecting the health and safety of our associates, and the well-being of our clients and communities.

What the pandemic means for health care's digital transformation

Care providers must understand the ramifications of COVID-19 for their digital health function and agenda — and how information technology can address the challenges and opportunities of their “new normal.”

Improving children’s health with the help of technology

With a greater focus on preventative care, reducing disparities and leveraging technology, we can ensure that children have access to the health and wellness programs they need to thrive.

Managing the biggest COVID-19 vaccine challenges

With the help of systems and technology, providers can better oversee their mass COVID-19 vaccination programs and get doses to the people who need them most – safer and faster.

code Talks: a podcast series on driving innovation with an open health care ecosystem

In our three-part podcast series, code Talks, tech leaders share their insights around advancing care through collaboration and open and interoperable health ecosystems.

Ep. 202: Understanding India’s low COVID-19 mortality rates | Listen time: 18:52

In this episode, Cerner global leaders discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the world’s second most populous country.

Executive Q&A: Transforming the post-COVID-19 revenue cycle

Revenue cycle leaders share their thoughts on the future of consumer engagement, accelerating opportunities with partners and the post-pandemic outlook.

Ep. 201: One year later: Fighting COVID-19 in Asia | Listen time: 27:22

In this episode, Cerner global leaders Matthew Pickett and Colin Fincham, M.D., are joined by Jason Tee, M.D., of Cerner Malaysia to discuss Asia's yearlong effort to tackle COVID-19.

Ep. 200: The value of preparing for innovation | Listen time: 10:04

In this episode, two Cerner experts explore the benefits of being current, dive into Cerner’s latest innovation in health care interoperability.

4 benefits of greater interoperability in health care

Connected data ─ and how we use it ─ is the key to moving at the speed of innovation in health care.

Addressing winter, holiday mental health challenges

From worsening COVID-19 surges to economic distress and political and social unrest, people around the world are facing turbulent times, and it’s taking a toll on our mental health.

Celebrating the power of rural health care

National Rural Health Day is a time to celebrate the nearly one in five Americans who live in rural communities, the health care organizations and providers who serve these rural populations and the community members who help make their towns healthier.

Ep. 199: Leveraging interoperability and open platforms for better care | Listen time: 16:45

In this episode, we hear from Shez Partovi, M.D., of Amazon Web Services.

Q&A: Addressing health care cybersecurity concerns

The disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased network vulnerabilities and propelled the growth of cyberattacks across the health care industry.

Ep. 198: Simplifying telehealth with seamless electronic health record integration | Listen time: 14:59

In this episode, we hear from Cory Costley, senior vice president of devices at Amwell, a leading telehealth platform.

Combatting ransomware attacks on health care providers

The pandemic has placed overwhelming demands on health care systems, and the need for comprehensive cybersecurity measures has only accelerated.

Ep. 197: Developing a high-quality health care app through an efficient, detailed validation process | Listen time: 16:15

In this episode, we hear from Aaron Sheedy, chief operating officer and co-founder of the Xealth digital health prescribing platform.

Managing COVID-19 operational challenges in health care

Health care providers are using data and tech tools to strategically schedule their workforce and help avoid a staffing shortage during the pandemic.

Empowering beyond recovery to build intelligent, equitable health care

Even as we grapple with what will likely be the biggest health care crisis of our lifetimes, we remain committed to relentlessly seek breakthrough innovation that will shape the health care of tomorrow.

CHC20 features social media influencers

Follow the Cerner Health Conference 2020 social media influencers to stay updated throughout the event.

What to expect at Cerner Health Conference 2020

Check out this podcast and blog content to learn more about what to expect during CHC20.

Ep. 196: Addressing Hispanic and Latinx inclusion, equity in health care | Listen time: 14:53

In this episode, we’re joined by Oliver Trejo and Luci DeLoach, co-chairs of the Hispanic/Latinx Descent Associate Business Resource Group at Cerner.

Q&A: How technology is helping people with mental health conditions

Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital is using data-driven technology as a tool for suicide prevention and improving mental health outcomes.

Cerner Health Conference 2020: COVID-19 Preview

As many of the industry’s brightest minds gather virtually Oct. 13-14 for CHC 2020, there will be a lot of conversations about the long-term impact of COVID-19.

Placing Veterans and Service members at the center of their care

We are making progress toward the goal of creating a connected federal system that enables a lifetime of seamless care for our Veterans and Service members.

Today’s value of a health data exchange

The pandemic and natural disasters have highlighted the value that HIEs offer local, regional and nationwide data exchanges.

Ep. 195: Testing, tracing and treating: COVID-19 in the Middle East | Listen time: 26:31

In this episode, Cerner global leaders Matthew Pickett and Colin Fincham, MD, are joined by Mohamed AI Rayyes, MD, senior physician executive, Cerner Middle East & Africa.

One year later: AWS collaboration driving Cerner's shift to a digital platform company

Cerner is expanding beyond its traditional medical records business as part of a broader strategic partnership with AWS.

Ep. 194: Managing public health with technology and data | Listen time: 16:39

In this episode, Cerner leaders discuss how electronic health records and other dynamic innovations can support and further bolster public health efforts.

Ep. 193: Exploring Sweden’s relaxed approach to COVID-19 | Listen time: 27:23

In this episode, global leaders at Cerner provide insights into Sweden's strategy for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cerner Health Conference 2020: Interoperability preview

The topic of advancing the free exchange of health information will be at the forefront of discussion at CHC20.

Ep. 192: Why you don’t want to miss Cerner Health Conference 2020 | Listen time: 12:28

In this episode, we discuss CHC20 with Darrell Johnson, chief marketing officer, Cerner.

Cerner Health Conference 2020: AI/ML preview

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will be key areas of focus during CHC20.

Ep. 191: Technology as a lifeline for suicide prevention | Listen time: 22:48

In this episode, John Rekart, Ph.D., of Cerner leads a conversation about how technology and data can help identify those who may be high-risk for suicidal behavior. He is joined by Brian Kay of Rogers Behavioral Health and David Leidner, Ph.D., of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Ep. 190: Australia’s COVID-19 lockdowns | Listen time: 21:21

In this episode, global leaders at Cerner discuss Australia's approach to battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oklahoma State U uses EHR data to model COVID-19 mortality risk

Researchers at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Systems Innovation are using digital health data to build predictive models of disease risk that could improve treatment and outcomes.

Improving operational performance with ERP technology

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions can help health organizations focus and align crucial areas such as financials, supply chain, grants, payroll and human resources.

Ep. 189: The impact of COVID-19 on AI and ML | Listen time: 25:45

In this episode, health care thought leader John Glaser and Cerner's Dr. Tanuj Gupta discuss the impact that COVID-19 is having on artificial intelligence and machine learning in health care.

Ep. 188: COVID-19’s global impact on health care | Listen time: 21:12

In this episode, Cerner's Matthew Pickett and Dr. Colin Fincham discuss the international impact of COVID-19.

COVID-19 lessons learned: 7 health care experts share their insights from the pandemic

These health care and IT leaders share the lessons they’ve learned so far from the pandemic and how it’s shaping the future of care.

The international response to COVID-19

COVID-19 has encouraged us all to be more globally aware — while also focusing on the risks close at hand in our local communities.

Q&A: Shifting traditional workforce health strategies to include virtual models

Employers worldwide are feeling the impact of COVID-19, and many believe virtual health will play a significant role in how care is delivered to their workforce in the future.

Ep. 187: Revolutionizing COVID-19 research | Listen time: 35:00

Leaders from the Duke Clinical Research Institute discuss how an EHR-enabled Learning Health Network can move the needle on COVID-19 research.

Why an IT-driven pandemic response may be the source of lasting change at BayCare Health System

The use of technology and analytics to inform care decisions was a linchpin in BayCare's COVID-19 response.

SERIES: AI myths – Gender and racial bias in ML algorithms?

Tanuj Gupta, MD, vice president, Cerner Intelligence, is joined by Rebecca Winokur, MD, Cerner physician executive. They jointly tackle gender and racial bias in ML algorithms and how the industry can overcome the issue.

Q&A: What COVID-19 means for rural health now and in the future

In this Q&A, Cerner's Mitchell Clark discusses the current and future financial and operational impacts of COVID-19 on rural health care organizations.

Ep. 186: Trends shaping health care’s new normal | Listen time: 25:35

In this episode, we talk to Dick Flanigan, senior vice president of strategy, policy and regulation, Cerner.

Q&A: Reimagining the health care economy

A systematic approach that combines data and insights will help providers build, grow and scale their care delivery networks, with the potential of lowering costs and increasing quality outcomes.

Ep. 185: Strategies for uplifting staff morale during COVID-19 | Listen time: 19:35

In this episode, we talk to Amy Hoey, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, Massachusetts.

2020 health care trends revisited

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the health care landscape for the rest of 2020 and likely for years to come.

Removing financial barriers to improve EHR access

To support patients and staff, critical access hospitals need to fully harness the power of technology.

It's time for health care providers to stop faxing

It’s time for the industry to move from faxing to a seamless, connected and secure exchange of data.

Q&A: What are the benefits of real-time location tracking in health care?

Real-time location systems can be a powerful tool to streamline hospital operations and increase visibility.

Ep. 184: Empowering people with disabilities in health care and tech | Listen time: 17:27

In this episode, we talk to Andrea Fox and Blake Richardson, co-chairs of the Cerner associate business resource group for people with disabilities.

6 takes on managing COVID-19 patient surges

These blogs and podcasts feature some of the top insights and lessons learned about how to combat the challenges of a COVID-19 patient surge.

Ep. 183: Preparing hospitals for natural disasters amid COVID-19 | Listen time: 13:17

In this episode, Cerner's Hans Buitendijk discusses how hospitals and health systems are dealing with the dual risks of natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic.

SERIES: Myths in AI - Will clinicians be replaced in health care decision-making?

In this Q&A, Cerner's Tanuj Gupta, MD, discusses the possibility of AI and ML replacing human clinicians, and why these technologies have the potential to help doctors improve care delivery and patient outcomes.

Q&A: How do we get patients to return to hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Cerner's Don Paulson discusses the strategies that health care organizations should embrace to win patients back and stabilize revenues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

(Rebroadcast) Ep. 173: A personal account from a physician on the front lines of COVID-19 | Listen time: 16:06

In this episode, Dr. Jeetu Nanda shares his experiences on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ep. 182: Using data to understand the health care and social needs of military families | Listen time: 17:21

In this episode, Cerner's Daniel Thode talks to Shannon Razsadin of Military Family Advisory Network.

It's time for a new kind of electronic health record

Retired Cerner executive John Glaser explains why a redesign of the EHR is essential.

Ep. 181: Advancing LGBTQIA diversity, equity and inclusion in health care and tech | Listen time: 17:27

In this episode, we honor Pride Month with Nick Vargo and Crystal Denson, co-chairs of the Cerner LGBTQIA associate business resource group.

How COVID-19 changed technology adoption, speed and agility in health care

Amid COVID-19, the health care industry has an unprecedented opportunity to adopt more agile methods of caring for patients

Ep. 180: Reopening hospital services during COVID-19: Two executive takes │ Listen time: 26:08

In this episode, Cerner vice president Dick Flanigan talks to two central Missouri health care executives about what it's like to restart elective care amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Using technology to support new forms of patient engagement in times of uncertainty

Video and other online solutions are essential parts of the health care industry's rapid transformation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Adapting mental health care to meet the demands of COVID-19

For months now, mental health providers across the nation have felt the growing demand for their services and have adapted to deliver care to their clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 insightful COVID-19 blogs and podcasts

These podcast episodes and blog posts offer unique perspectives from the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ep. 179: A patient’s perspective on the power of telehealth | Listen time: 16:47

In this episode, Shanna Adamic of Cerner's First Hand shares her personal story of being a brain tumor survivor and the important role that telehealth – and her own advocacy – played in her journey.

Ep. 178: How do we help clinicians cope with the mental health struggles of COVID-19? | Listen time: 28:30

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in this episode, we’re joined by two Cerner behavioral health experts for a discussion on how the health care industry can best support clinician wellness through the challenges of COVID-19.

Providing mental health support to Veterans and first responders

LifeAid is a national initiative that bridges technology and mental health care to help reduce suicides among Veterans and first responders.

Ep. 177: A step forward in improving health care for Service members and Veterans | Listen time: 23:04

In this episode, leaders from the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization Program Office discuss the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' new joint health information exchange.

New medication management recommendations can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 at long-term care facilities

Using technology, and other strategies, to reduce in-person interactions while administering medicine can help flatten the COVID-19 curve and may save lives.

Ep. 176: The importance of nursing leadership during a pandemic | Listen time: 13:05

In this episode, we celebrate International Nurses Day and Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday with a conversation between two nursing leaders, Gina Marone of Einstein Healthcare Network and Cerner's Constance McLaughlin.

6 ways data and analytics can be powerful tools in the COVID-19 fight

Data and analytics can provide clarity and support for clinical and operational decision-making amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Celebrating the vital role of nursing

During National Nurses Week, and every day, nurses remain a constant, trusted and critical pillar of the health care industry.

Yavapai Regional Medical Center builds tents to triage COVID-19 testing

With the possibility of increased emergency department visits related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Yavapai Regional Medical Center established off-site screening and care rooms in tents.

6 tips to quickly onboard your health care organization’s telehealth platform

Fallon McManus of Lafayette General Health in Louisiana shares advice on rolling out a telehealth platform in a matter of days.

‘Preparing for the worst, praying for the best’ – Q&A with a chief medical officer on the front lines of COVID-19

In this Q&A, the chief medical officer of East Jefferson General Hospital outside New Orleans discusses how the organization is managing COVID-19 among a sizeable senior population.

My view: A Cerner doctor shares how quickly his life changed due to COVID-19

A Cerner doctor who practices at a hospital in northern Vermont provides insight into his life as an emergency physician before and during the COVID-19 outbreak.

From a Cerner doctor on the front lines of COVID-19: “My world changed overnight.”

A Cerner doctor in Ohio shares his experience caring for COVID-19 patients.

Q&A: How can health systems adapt to the unique challenges of COVID-19?

Linda Reed of St. Joseph's Health in New Jersey shares how her organization is tackling the demands of providing care amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Ep. 175: Recognizing health care IT heroes on the front lines of COVID-19 | Listen time: 25:52

In this episode, we’re joined by Dick Flanigan who is leading Cerner’s COVID-19 pandemic response, working to help hospitals and health system leaders around the world navigate the many changes of the public health crisis.

DoD and VA expand capability to share health records

VA and DoD have gone live with a new joint health information exchange that enhances the ability to share records with community health care partners.

Cerner and Fortified Health Security join forces to protect health systems from cyber risks

A managed security service provider (MSSP) can help health care systems tackle the challenges of protecting patients, clinical outcomes and financial resources from cybersecurity threats in standard operating times and in periods of higher risk, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Establishing a new normal to tackle the COVID-19 crisis

In this American Nursing Informatics Association interview, Cerner's COVID-19 experts share how the company is responding to the pandemic and supporting clients in this unprecedented crisis.

Responding to the COVID-19 health care surge

As the world navigates COVID-19, health care organizations must prepare for a surge of new patients.

Q&A: How can health IT leaders prepare for a surge in COVID-19 patients?

A Cerner associate shares the lessons he’s learned so far while leading a health care IT team in Seattle, one of the cities hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 tips for handling a COVID-19 patient surge at your health system

St. Joseph's Health shares its best practices for dealing with the rapid rise in COVID-19 patients.

How telemedicine is transforming health care for rural children | listen time: 10:14 (Rebroadcast of Ep. 156)

In this episode, we’re joined by Morgan Waller, director of telemedicine business and operations at Children’s Mercy Kansas City.

Promoting physician wellness during a pandemic

As physicians and health care teams around the world find themselves facing the unprecedented challenge of COVID-19, the topic of how we care for our caregivers is more important than ever.

Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Cerner Offers Support to Clients, Associates and Communities Worldwide

Cerner Corporation continues to support health systems around the world as they fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

In 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.

Q&A: How can telehealth help lower risks during a public health crisis?

In this Q&A, Amwell's Dr. Peter Antall shares how virtual care can help combat a public health crisis and what health systems need to know to implement telehealth technology quickly and efficiently.

Ep. 172: Empowering truly open and interoperable health care | Listen time: 22:54

In this episode, CommonWell's Paul Wilder and Cerner's Kashif Rathore discuss what’s next for health care interoperability and the impact on patients, providers and health systems.

Ep. 171: Cerner's take on the final interoperability and information blocking rules | Listen time: 17:46

In this episode, we’re joined by Cerner’s Meg Marshall and Dick Flanigan. They share their expertise on what’s in the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s final interoperability and information blocking rules and Cerner's continued commitment to interoperability and adhering to the new requirements.

21st Century Cures Act - An Open Letter

An open letter from Brent Shafer on the 21st Century Cures Act.

Op-Ed: Health Care Is Too Important To Stay The Same

Cerner CEO Brent Shafer shares his thoughts on the importance of interoperability and the ONC ruling

Care coordination: The missing piece to your workforce health strategy

Lower costs and better health outcomes start with a workforce health strategy that incorporates outreach, advocacy and coaching.

Ep. 170: Improving patient care with a connected health network strategy | Listen time: 18:03

In this episode, Nate Kelly, Cerner vice president and health network general manager, talks to Mike Seda, senior director of the Health Alliance at the Tiger Institute for Health Innovation in Columbia, Missouri.

SERIES: Myths in AI - Will regulation limit the impact in health care?

Cerner's Tanuj Gupta, MD, tackles questions around regulations and their potential to limit the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning in health care.

Ep. 169: How streamlining nursing documentation can help health systems provide safer care | Listen time: 12:00

In this episode, Cerner’s David Wilcox talks to Teresa Freeman, vice president, chief nursing officer and chief clinical informatics officer for West Tennessee Healthcare.

Using AI to break down the challenges of clinical documentation

In a recent interview with Becker’s Healthcare, Cerner's Dr. Tanuj Gupta and Beth McCauley shared six principles of using technology to support clinical documentation improvement.

Health care matchmaking: Helping patients find the right providers

Cerner and Kyruus are collaborating to help enhance online search and scheduling experiences.

Ep. 168: Advancing diversity, inclusion and equity for women in health and tech | Listen time: 14:56

In this episode, the co-chairs of Cerner’s Association Business Resource Group for women have a roundtable discussion about diversity, inclusion and equity in health care and tech.

Ep. 167: How can hospitals better engage patients and providers in their health | Listen time: 17:53

In this episode, Dick Flanigan, Cerner’s senior vice president of ITWorksSM, talks to Mike Wallace, president and CEO of Fort HealthCare, a community hospital in southern Wisconsin.

How intelligence at the health care edge saves lives

Hospital care providers are using a combination of edge computing, AI, and Wi-Fi data networks to rapidly detect and treat deadly sepsis infections.

Taking data from big and complex to manageable and actionable

In health care, the power to accurately predict the future can save time, resources and, most importantly, lives.

Ep. 166: How an open EHR advances AI and machine learning in health care | Listen time: 19:43

In this episode, we talk to Jean-Claude Saghbini, chief technology officer for the health division of Wolters Kluwer. He explains why embracing an open culture is an important step toward advancing AI and machine learning, and helping organizations meet the ever-evolving demands of health care.

5 health care trends we're watching in 2020

From the rise of artificial intelligence to a greater focus on social determinants of health, these are the health care and technology trends we have our sights on for 2020.

Ep. 165: An early look: How will the 2020 election impact health care policy? | Listen time: 15:05

In this episode, Dick Flanigan, senior vice president of ITWorks at Cerner, talks to Meg Marshall, Cerner’s senior director of public policy and government affairs, about how the presidential election might impact health care legislation.

How can employers and unions manage the rising costs of prescriptions?

The rising cost of pharmacy services is a major challenge facing organizations that are trying to manage the health of their workforce and lower their health care spend. Here are some practical steps that organizations can take to help mitigate this expensive problem.

Ep. 164: Combatting Veteran and Service member suicide and opioid abuse with a modern EHR | listen time: 23:42

In this episode, Dr. Jigar Patel of Cerner Government Services talks to Dr. Matt Miller and Dr. Stephen Hunt of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They discuss how a modern military electronic health record can help prevent suicide and opioid abuse among Service members and Veterans.

Ep. 163: Can agile methodology improve health care? | listen time: 16:38

In this episode, we talk to Sherri Hess, chief nursing informatics officer at Banner Health.

Ep. 162: Increasing health care consumer engagement with patient portals | listen time: 7:53

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Srinivasan Suresh, vice president, CIO and CMIO at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

8 client stories that inspire the next era of health care

These eight stories highlight how Cerner clients are achieving great results through collaboration and innovation.

7 of our favorite podcasts from 2019

These seven podcasts highlight some of the most insightful conversations we’ve had in 2019 and set the stage for further innovation in the next decade of health care.

Ep. 161: Bringing the retail experience to health care | listen time: 17:17

In this episode, we’re joined by Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, a health economist, advisor and trend weaver.

Ep. 160: Training VA clinicians to maximize their new electronic health record | listen time: 26:22

In this episode, Chris Higginbotham, Cerner’s director of change management, sits down with Jill Draime, acting executive director of change management for the military’s Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization, to talk about the VA Innovative Technology Advancement Lab (VITAL).

10 must-read health care blogs from 2019

These 10 blogs highlight the strides we’ve made in health care in 2019 and set the stage for further development and innovation in the coming year.

Innovation for all: The importance of inclusive practices in tech

Our focus on diversity and inclusion is a critical step in our journey toward transforming the future of health care, empowering the next generation of health care IT leaders and driving innovation.

Ep. 159: Transforming behavioral health care with the essential clinical dataset | listen time: 9:51

In this episode, Sue Lundquist, director and regional clinical executive at Cerner, talks to Lori Dunivan, regional nursing informatics officer for Northern Light Health.

Fighting cybersecurity attacks with endpoint detection and response

Cyberattacks are a serious, increasing threat to clinicians' efforts to provide the care that matters most.

Ep. 158: How are you addressing rising prescription costs for your workforce? | listen time: 12:13

In this episode, we talk to Erin Smith, manager and senior pharmacist for Cerner’s four on-site pharmacies.

Build. Repeat. Scale. Creating an open world of health care

The process of transforming the future of health care is complex, and embracing openness ─ in platforms, technology and culture ─ is a key to getting where we need to go.

Ep. 157: Intermountain on the future of interoperability and personalized care for Veterans and Service members | listen time: 13:31

In this episode, Mark Mellott of Cerner Government Services sits down with Intermountain Healthcare's Vice President and CIO, Marc Probst.

Why we should be thankful for health care IT

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Beth L. Martel of Keck Medicine of USC shares how her journey as a cancer patient is positively impacted by innovation in health care IT.

The future of rural health care is bright

National Rural Health Day, which is the third Thursday of every November, is our opportunity to honor the selfless, community-minded spirit of rural America, and, of course, to celebrate the health care innovation that’s happening outside of the country’s urban cores.

10 stories on improving health outcomes in rural communities

These 10 blogs and podcasts discuss the importance of prioritizing technology that empowers rural and community health care providers.

Tackling obesity in rural America

Cerner's Dr. Michael Fadden shares his lessons learned from building a successful obesity program for patients in a rural community.

5 ways interoperability improves health care

Merry Enright of Winona Health shares how interoperable systems have helped her organization achieve better health outcomes, lower costs and an enhanced patient experience.

Ep. 155: Designing for the health care future we want | listen time: 11:35

In this episode, we celebrate World Usability Day. Cerner's Paul Weaver shares how UX design can help develop a smarter health care landscape and address industry challenges.

Using virtual reality to inspire innovation in health care

In this Q&A, Taylor Floyd, a data strategist at Cerner, explains how his team is driving innovation and showcasing the ways AR and VR can be applied to transform the future of care.

A personal story on serving those who serve

Chad Ruoff of Cerner Government Services shares how the legacy of his late father, a Veteran who battled cancer, inspires the work he's doing to help modernize health care for Service members and Veterans.

Boosting patient-centered care with integrated mobile devices

Smartphones and other mobile devices have the potential to broaden the care team community, extend the health network community and leverage efficient communication.

Ep. 154: Providing a lifetime of seamless health care for Service members and Veterans | listen time: 16:27

In this episode, Mark Mellott of Cerner Government Services has a conversation with two combat Veterans who are members of the Cerner Government Advisory Board: retired United States Army Col. Greg Gadson and Dr. James Peake, retired lieutenant general and former Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA).

5 on-site health services to help address high-cost clinical conditions in the workplace

Traditionally, on-site health centers have focused on occupational health, primary care and urgent care. But, new health innovations provide employees with additional care access and help employers manage conditions that fall outside of conventional services.

The virtual health evolution

Amid an evolving, dynamic health care environment, virtual health care is emerging as a powerful tool that enables providers to deliver more cost-effective, connected and personalized care.

Ep. 153: Do moon phases really impact health care? | listen time: 14:02

In this episode, we’re joined by Nate Kelly, senior director and GM for Health Networks at Cerner.

The future of health care is what we create

By and large, patients, providers and policymakers all want a health care system that’s accessible, innovative, affordable and focused on wellness. But how do we get there? And, how will the rapid changes in health care impact the path forward?

What I learned from my year on Capitol Hill: Creating change through health care policy

Cerner associate, Hannah Luetke-Stahlman, shares lessons learned from her year in the Health and Aging Policy Fellows program.

Ep. 152: Creating a common electronic health record for Service members and Veterans | 22:32

In this episode, Travis Dalton, president for Cerner Government Services, talks to Mr. William Tinston, program executive officer for Defense Healthcare Management Systems, and Mr. John Windom, executive director for VA’s Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization.

Q&A: How can predictive algorithms reduce hospital readmissions?

Encompass Health is using a predictive analytics algorithm and other artificial intelligence tools to keep patients healthy and out of the hospital.

What banking can teach health care about handling customer data

Why is the routine exchange of health care information still so difficult compared with the routine exchange of financial information?

From diagnosis to holistic patient care, machine learning is transforming health care

Machine learning has proven to be a viable resource for health care providers, the next step is scaling the creation of intelligence and its integration back into the workflow at the point of decision-making.

Reflections on CHC19

The theme for CHC19 was NOW/NEXT ─ the idea that we must address challenges in the now while transforming to the next.

Ep. 150: Using advanced data analytics to make health care delivery more efficient and accurate │ listen time: 7:47

In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Srinivasan Suresh, vice president, CIO and CMIO at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Exploring the future of AI, addressing clinician burnout and health care policy | #CHC19 day three

The final day of CHC19 gave attendees a chance to continue to network and learn.

Brent Shafer’s exciting announcements, discussions on cloud, consumer experience, revenue cycle strategies and more | #CHC19 day two

The second day of CHC19 featured a keynote from Cerner CEO Brent Shafer, a dynamic lineup of education sessions and plenty of buzz on the Solutions Gallery floor.

Cerner Physician Community Forum, Monday keynotes, Solution Gallery floor opening and more │ #CHC19 day one

On Monday, CHC19 featured a full day of education sessions, two evening keynotes and the opening of the 90,000-square-foot Solutions Gallery.

Introducing the CHC19 Social Media Influencers

Follow these CHC19 Social Media Influencers to stay updated throughout the conference.

Transforming EHR training to improve care for Veterans

VA Innovative Technology Advancement Lab (VITAL) training will improve VA end-user adoption, and it’s a methodology all Cerner clients can use.

We can budget for groceries ─ why can’t we budget for health care costs?

Health care cost estimate tools are a step toward relieving patients from the burden of not knowing their out-of-pocket costs.

5 health care policy topics to watch at Cerner Health Conference 2019

CHIME President and CEO Russ Branzell shares the health care policy topics he is looking forward to discussing at CHC19.

Ep. 146: Eliminating data silos to improve strategies and patient outcomes │ listen time: 22:17

In this episode, we’re joined by Ravi Badh, manager of business intelligence and clinical analytics at Children’s National, and Paul Lampi, director of enterprise analytics and reporting at Memorial Hermann.

Unlimited potential: Perspectives on Cerner’s next 40 years

Tracy Platt, Emil Peters and Kimberly Gerard share their thoughts on Cerner's 40-year history and what's next for the company.

Ep. 145: How nurses in Canada use the essential clinical dataset to simplify admission documentation │ listen time: 10:58

On this episode, Sonia Pagliaroli, chief nursing officer for Cerner Canada, talks to Samantha Stockand, informaticist from Vancouver Island Health Authority in British Columbia, Canada.

40 years at the intersection of health care and IT

For four decades, Cerner has pursued breakthrough innovation that’s helped shaped the health care industry as we know it. Here's a look back at some of the company’s milestones along the way.

A commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion

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.

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

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

The keynote speakers for CHC19 include a former Broadway conductor and the first woman Thunderbirds pilot.

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

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

Ep. 143: Why health care providers need business skills │ listen time: 11:01

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Protect your medical devices from cyber threats

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.

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

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.

Ep. 133: How Shriners Hospitals for Children used the essential clinical dataset to improve pediatric health care │ listen time: 21:54

In this episode, Cerner's Jenny Horn talks to Marjorie McEttrick-Maloney and Ellen Murphy of Shriners Hospitals for Children to discuss how implementing the essential clinical dataset (ECD) has impacted their nurses and the patients and families in their care.

Ep. 132: Sarah Toy-Ding and Tiffany Shields on using SMART on FHIR apps to ensure patients take their medicine as prescribed │ listen time: 10:10

Sarah Toy-Ding and Tiffany Shields of CommonSpirit Health answer questions about how their organization used a SMART health IT app on FHIR within the electronic health record (EHR) to support patients taking their medicine as prescribed.

Top 7 Health Care and Technology Blogs and Podcasts of 2019 (So Far)

To mark the halfway point of 2019, here’s a list of the top 7 most popular health care IT blogs and podcasts so far this year.

Why the ONC Information Blocking Rule Is a Good Sign for the Future of Health Care IT

The ONC's proposed rule on information blocking is a significant step toward the open and appropriate flow of electronic health information.

Ep. 130: Tim Putnam and Chelsea Bressers on Transforming Rural Health Care through Population Health Strategies | Listen Time: 14:33

On this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, Cerner's Chelsea Bressers talks to Tim Putnam of Margaret Mary Health about how population health strategies can help hospitals overcome the challenges of rural health care.

3 Lessons for Health Care Leaders on Using Real-Time Analytics to Improve Clinical Outcomes

When data is analyzed for immediate insights, it can be a powerful tool for providing smarter care. Here are three key insights from AdventHealth's Robert Altemose on leveraging real-time analytics for better patient outcomes.

6 Key Takeaways from the 2019 American Hospital Association Annual Membership Meeting

The annual American Hospital Association Membership Meeting offers a lens into the most pressing issues in health care.

Ep. 129: Dr. Steve Arendt and Dani Riecke on Establishing Best Practices for an Effective Antimicrobial Stewardship Program | Listen Time: 9:32

On this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, we’re joined by Cerner's Dr. Steve Arendt and Dani Riecke. They discuss antimicrobial stewardship guidelines that health care systems should follow to deliver better patient outcomes, reduce microbial resistance and decrease the spread of infections.

Ep. 128: Joanne Hatfield on Increasing Patient Safety Through Effective Opioid Stewardship Programs | Listen time: 9:32

On this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, we’re joined by Truman Medical Centers' Joanne Hatfield to discuss how the organization has found success with its opioid stewardship services.

5 Health Care and IT Leaders Share Their Thoughts on Reducing Physician Burnout

The World Health Organization's recent recognition of burnout as a syndrome puts a greater focus on the problem that is plaguing health care.

Ep. 127: Brian Eastwood on Using Technology to Empower Patients and Providers

On this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, we are joined by ReviveHealth's Brian Eastwood to discuss how technology can empower consumers to make health decisions and improve the patient-provider relationship.

Ep. 126: Janae Sharp on Tackling Physician Burnout with Data and Analytics

On this episode of Perspectives on Health & Tech, we are joined by Janae Sharp, health care editor at Sharp Index, her nonprofit dedicated to reducing physician suicide through awareness and data science. She is here to talk about the epidemic of physician burnout and steps that can be taken to reduce this serious problem.

3 Ways to Reduce Patient Turnaround Time and Improve Care Quality in Radiology Departments

With patient-centered care and real-time innovation more important than ever, radiology departments must focus on creating better health care experiences and outcomes.

Ep. 125: Robert Altemose on Using Real-Time Analytics to Improve Clinical Outcomes

On this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, we’re joined by AdventHealth's Robert Altemose. He is here to discuss how moving from retroactive to near and real-time data analytics can empower clinicians to provide a higher quality of care.

Achieving Operational Excellence in Community Hospitals

A focus on culture and communication is helping community hospitals overcome the significant hurdles and weighty financial burdens of the business of health care.

Strengthening Health Care Cybersecurity with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Framework

As security threats continue to rise, health care organizations should align their data protection measures with the NIST framework, a set of best practices, standards and recommendations to aid in improving cybersecurity measures.

Why Interoperability Progress is Significant for Nursing

In this Q&A, Becky Fox, chief nursing informatics officer at Atrium Health, discusses why interoperability is key to decreasing documentation burden, clinician and provider burnout, and improving the overall health care experience.

Ep. 124: Jen Fogel and Lisa Gulker on Building a Culture of Innovation in Nursing

On this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, we are joined by Cerner's Lisa Gulker and Northern Light Health's Jen Fogel. They discuss how nursing leaders can use technology to enhance care delivery, reduce nurse burnout and build a culture of innovation within their organizations.

Honoring the Profession of Nursing

Nurses Week (May 6-12) is an opportunity to reflect on the hard work and compassion of America’s 4 million nurses.

Ep. 123: Danielle Siarri on the Evolution of Nursing Informatics

On this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, we are joined by registered nurse Danielle Siarri to discuss the role of nursing informatics in care today.

Why Health Care Organizations Should Make Patient Safety a Core Value

The concept of high reliability challenges health care organizations to make safety the primary priority and be persistent in continuous improvement.

5 Tips to Create a Data-Driven Culture

Challenged by government and private payers to address the climbing rate of health care expenditures, organizations have turned to analytics to help with proper management of patient populations, while still maintaining the highest quality of health care.

6 Blogs That Show How Health Care Consumerism is Changing Patient Access

In honor of Patient Access Week (March 31-April 6), here are six blogs that examine the connection between consumerism and Patient Access.

The Evolving Role of Patient Access in the Pursuit of Exceptional Patient Experiences

With an industry-wide focus on consumerism, many health care organizations are looking to transform the patient experience starting with Patient Access, the first and one of the most frequent contact points in health care.

How AI is Improving Clinical Workflows and Reducing Physician Burnout

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to improve physicians’ workflows while simultaneously contributing to burnout relief and prevention.

Perspectives on Health and Tech Ep. 119: Dr. William Holland and Dr. Lu de Souza on How Health Care Organizations Can Respond to Physician Burnout

On this episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, we are joined by Dr. William Holland and Dr. Lu de Souza. They discuss the current state of physician burnout and what can be done to reduce the contributing factors.

9 Thought-Provoking Health Care Blogs to Read for Doctors' Day

In honor of Doctors' Day, here are nine thought leadership blogs that offer the physician's point of view on the latest health and technology topics.

5 Ways Health Systems Can Use Customer Relationship Tools to Improve Health Outcomes

As health care consumers expect a more personalized experience, organizations are implementing and learning to use tools that enable them to best understand, care for and retain patients and customers.

Perspectives on the Changing Nature of the Business of Health and Care

As AI, consumerism, data science, increasing partnerships and more shift the business of health and care, organizations must embrace new ideas and technology to stay competitive.

Why Fatigue Management Is Key to Patient Safety

Fatigue is a workplace hazard that affects the health and safety of patients and health care providers. Here's what health care organizations can do to mitigate the risks.

Key Global Health Care Takeaways from the 2019 European Collaboration Forum

With the theme of “Smarter Care,” the European Collaboration Forum offered three days of learning and networking for health care leaders from across the globe.

What Health Care Leaders Need to Know About the Latest HL7 FHIR Release

The latest developments of FHIR are another step forward in delivering more flexible, versatile and efficient health care that will benefit both providers and consumers.

How the EHR Can Improve Treatment of Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries

Comprehensive tracking of sports-related traumatic brain injuries in the EHR can improve the quality of care and mitigate future health problems.

Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Culture: Q&A with Andrea Hendricks

Health care and HIT leaders who commit to a diverse and inclusive workplace are more likely to attract top talent, maintain employee satisfaction and even increase financial returns.

How Urgent Care Centers are Changing the Health Care Delivery Landscape

Retail clinics and urgent care centers are enjoying significant growth as patients seek health care venues that are both convenient and lower in cost.

Top Health Care Insights from HIMSS19

HIMSS19 inspired health care and technology leaders to be trailblazers in the revolution of health care. Cerner's John Peterzalek shares his key takeaways from the conference.

Ep. 114: Perspectives on Health & Tech on the Road-HIMSS19 Day 3

In this final installment of a three-part series on the Perspectives on Health and Tech podcast, we’re delivering insights from the showroom floor at North America’s largest health care conference.

HIMSS19 Day 3: Contextually Aware Experiences, Health System Operations and Global Health Care

The final day of HIMSS19 left health care and IT leaders with new insights and professional connections. In this blog, we share some key takeaways from the end of the conference.

HIMSS19 Day 2: Interoperability and Core EMR

HIMSS19 resumed for day two with a packed schedule of health care education sessions and networking events that inspired industry leaders in their pursuit of improving the health care experience for consumers and providers.

HIMSS19 Day 1: Population Heath and Government Health Care

Population health and government health care were prominent topics during day one of HIMSS19.

Ep. 112: Perspectives on Health & Tech on the Road-HIMSS19 Day 1

HIMSS19 kicked off in Orlando, Florida with dynamic conversations around improving health care and technology. In this special episode of Perspectives on Health and Tech, listen to leading health care experts share their reactions to day one of the conference.

Why Health Care Systems Should Adopt a Clinically Driven Revenue Cycle

In the world of value-based payment models, a Clinically Driven Revenue Cycle can lead to faster, more accurate and increased reimbursements, and reduce financial loss.

9 Twitter Accounts You Should Follow for #HIMSS19

Some of the most impactful conversations at HIMSS19 will be unfolding online. To help you prepare, here's a list of nine Twitter accounts to follow to stay up to speed throughout this major health care industry event.

4 Key Health Care Takeaways from the U.S. State of the Union Address

In his State of the Union address, President Trump covered health care topics including prescription drug costs, price transparency and tackling the opioid crisis.

Optimizing strategy and innovation in health system operations: Q&A with Catherine Shull Fernald of Christiana Care Health System

In this Q&A, Catherine Shull Fernald of Christiana Care Health System shares her expertise on the current and future state of health system operations and offers insights into how organizations can be more strategic and innovative in supporting their core functions.

Ep. 111: Andrea Hendricks on Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Culture

In this episode of the Perspectives on Health and Tech podcast, Andrea Hendricks, Cerner’s senior executive director of diversity and inclusion strategy discusses how the health care and health IT industries can cultivate more diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Combating Physician Burnout and Depression: Q&A with Dr. Lu de Souza

Cerner's Dr. Lu de Souza discusses the physician burnout epidemic, impacts it has on health care and solutions to the problem.

Ep. 109: Dwayne and Stephanie Hoelscher on Rapid Clinical Decision Support Deployment for Infectious Diseases

On this episode of The Cerner Podcast, clinical decision support (CDS) experts Dwayne Hoelscher and Stephanie H. Hoelscher discuss how CDS is a powerful tool in combating infectious diseases.

9 Concepts Shaping the Health Care Landscape in 2019

Changes to the health care landscape in 2019 offer possibilities and opportunities in the march toward smarter, better care that is higher quality, more efficient, affordable and personalized.

Ep. 108: Richard Jones and David Raney on the Provider-Sponsored Health Plan Market

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we’re joined by Richard Jones, CEO of Essence Healthcare and chief corporate development officer of Lumeris, and David Raney, vice president, CoxHealth Network, to discuss their experiences and success in the provider-sponsored health plan market.

How Technology is Impacting Long-Term and Post-Acute Care: Q&A with Georgia Brown

Technology is a major part of the current and future state of long-term and post-acute care and can alleviate the challenges of the large 65-and-over population and increasing rates of chronic diseases.

10 Cerner Podcasts to Revisit Before 2019

Each week, The Cerner Podcast delivers expert perspectives and analysis around the latest health and tech developments. Here are some of the top episodes of 2018.

10 Blogs That Defined Health Care in 2018

In 2018, health IT experienced several critical developments that are positioned to support care providers and impact the patient experience for the better. Here’s a look back at some of the top blogs and insights we discussed this year.

6 Ways the SUPPORT Act Impacts Health Care IT in the Opioid Epidemic

The Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act is a significant step in combating the opioid crisis. Here are six ways it will impact and provide opportunities for the health care IT industry.

Achieving High Reliability in Health Care: A Q&A with Craig Deao

Although the health care industry is complex and full of potential hazards, a culture of high-reliability – operating for extended periods without serious accidents or catastrophic failures –is achievable for health care systems.

Engaging Patients with Technology: Q&A with Dr. Osama Alswailem of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre

Mobile health tools and technology have potential to improve patient engagement and outcomes. In this Q&A, Dr. Osama Alswailem of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre discusses how Saudi Arabia's major investment in health care is driving health care facilities to implement technology and electronic information systems.

Why Automated Anesthesia Medication Carts are Critical for Hospital Operating Rooms

The move to automated medication distribution in operating rooms has potential to increase patient safety, reduce lost patient charges, improve narcotic control and create more efficient workflows.

Why Wearable Technology Might Be a Game-Changer for Improving Health Outcomes

Offering convenience, increased engagement and greater accuracy, wearable technology has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the health care experience for both consumers and clinicians.

Ep. 105: Brad Myers and Bushra Muraywid on the ViPRx Virtual Pharmacy Program

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, Brad Myers and Bushra Muraywid of University of Missouri Health Care talk about their virtual pharmacy program (ViPRx), which is designed to deliver providers pharmaceutical insights that weren’t previously available a day or two prior to a patient visit.

Intelligent EHRs: The Next Big Step in Radiology

The digitization of radiology data in the EHR has potential to improve outcomes and enhance the health care experience.

Ep. 104: Julie Watson on Behavioral Health in the Workplace

On this episode of The Cerner Podcast, Julie Watson, Chief Population Health Officer with Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan, explains how addressing mental illness in the workplace can help employees live happier, healthier lives.

Enhancing Consumer Engagement with a Clinically-Informed Customer Relationship Management System

Customer relationship management technology can help health care organizations leverage their data assets and provide the personalized experience that consumers expect.

Why National Rural Health Day Is a Boost for Rural Care Needs

More than 60 million Americans live in rural communities. National Rural Health Day is an opportunity to celebrate the health care providers in these vibrant areas and address the unique health and care needs of rural populations.

6 Blogs on Improving Health Outcomes in Rural Communities

Health professionals, hospitals and clinics in rural communities across the nation deserve our praise for their collaborative, innovative and educational efforts to improve health. In honor of National Rural Health Day, here are six blogs on the importance of prioritizing technology that empowers these health care providers.

Ep. 103: Teryl Eisinger on the Value of National Rural Health Day

Teryl Eisinger, executive director at National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, joins The Cerner Podcast to talk about National Rural Health Day (November 15) and the unique health care needs of rural America.

Access to Care: Regulatory Directions for Rural Health

The state of the Affordable Care Act, and the decisions of state and federal elected officials, play an important role in the current and future regulatory path for rural health.

How The Digital Bridge Is Transforming Public Health Interoperability

As the push for interoperability in health care continues, The Digital Bridge initiative is working to advance bidirectional electronic information flow between health care delivery systems and public health agencies.

Episode 102: John Windom on Veteran Affairs' Electronic Health Records Modernization

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is working with Cerner to redesign its electronic health record system. In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, John Windom, executive director of VA’s Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization, discusses how he anticipates this project will help Veterans and their providers and move the bar with national interoperability and other VA health priorities.

Perspectives on Value in Health Care

The health care industry can provide greater value for consumers with a focus on meeting the needs of the individual.

The Number One Way to Prevent Hospital Readmissions

More efficient follow-up visits can prevent disruptive, costly hospital readmissions.

DoD and VA Update: Early Results, Fine-tuning and Next Steps

Leveraging the expertise and insights of our partners and our commercial clients, Cerner is working to achieve more efficient interoperability for the DoD and VA – creating a single health record across more than 1,700 health care sites and a lifetime of seamless care for nearly 20 million Servicemembers, Veterans and their beneficiaries.

Ep. 101: Defense Healthcare Management Systems' Stacy Cummings on MHS GENESIS

Stacy Cummings, program executive officer for the Defense Healthcare Management Systems, joins The Cerner Podcast to discuss MHS Genesis, a modernized electronic health record that is poised to deliver smarter, safer care to military health facilities around the world.

How Midterm Election Results Will Affect U.S. Health Care Policies

The outcome of the U.S. midterm elections on November 6 will have a direct impact on the accessibility and delivery of health care.

Ep. 100: MedStar Health's Pete Celano on the Future of Precision Medicine

Pete Celano of MedStar Health discusses how clinicians can use the emerging approach of precision medicine to better diagnosis, treat and prevent diseases.

How KLAS’s Arch Collaborative is Improving Clinician EHR Satisfaction: Q&A with Memorial Health System's Dr. David Graham

The global KLAS Arch Collaborative provides health care organizations with accurate, honest and impartial feedback from EHR users.

CEHRT and its MACRA and QPP Implications for Eligible Clinicians

As the concept of CEHRT expands, health care providers and clinicians need to ensure compliance for their organizations.

Be Small, Be Bold

The unique challenges of working at a small, rural hospital can be overcome by being bold in technology, services, partnerships and processes.

Ep. 99: Salesforce’s Susan Collins on Integrating CRMs within EHRs

Susan Collins, vice president and general manager over health care and life sciences at Salesforce, explains how Customer Relationship Management – or CRM – systems can boost patient engagement.

The Role of Intelligence and Automation in Patient Accounts Management

Intelligence, automation, machine learning and big data are buzzwords we hear all the time now in health care. That’s because these concepts will have a powerful impact in how care is delivered over the next few years. In patient accounts management, they will automate traditionally manual work that will free up time for staff to focus on more complex issues or opportunities that will impact the bottom line.

Special Edition of The Cerner Podcast | Ep. 98: Thursday at #CHC18

In this special edition episode of The Cerner Podcast, we bring insights from the 2018 Cerner Health Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, where more than 12,000 attendees from across the country and the globe have come together to learn and network. Sit at the table with us as we have conversations with health care leaders, Cerner clients and industry influencers. We’ll be covering health IT trends and focusing on this year’s CHC theme of “Smarter Care.” In Thursday's episode, we hear from Michelle Rathman, rural health strategist and influencer. Since founding Impact! Communications in 1989, Michelle’s work has made her an invaluable voice among rural health advocates. We also welcome Emil Peters, president of Cerner Global. Emil shared how he's watched CHC evolve in his decade-spanning career with Cerner and talks about how the health care industry is changing – and how health care providers and IT organizations must change with it.

Smarter Care, ACO Strategies and Leveraging the Power of Digital Health | #CHC18 Day 5

The last full day of #CHC18 wrapped Wednesday evening with the annual Cerner Bash at Kansas City's Power & Light district. On Thursday, we had a half-day of education sessions covering topics from restructuring accountable care organization (ACO) strategies to transforming health care through digital innovation. Here are today's highlights.

Special Edition of The Cerner Podcast | Ep. 96: Tuesday at #CHC18

In this special edition episode, we bring insights from the 2018 Cerner Health Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, where more than 12,000 attendees from across the country and the globe have come together to learn and network. Sit at the table with us as we have conversations with health care leaders, Cerner clients and industry influencers. We're covering health IT trends and focusing on this year’s CHC theme of “Smarter Care.”

World Mental Health Day, Interoperability Advances, Rural Health Care Opportunities and More | #CHC18 Day 4

World Mental Health Day coincided with day four of #CHC18, giving us all a chance to reflect on how we can enhance mental health education, awareness and advocacy against stigma. Wednesday also kicked off with the final keynote that delved into the topics of the opioid crisis and the intersection of artificial intelligence and genome intelligence. With an array of power sessions, special interest group meetings and panels throughout the day, conference attendees had plenty of opportunities to learn, network and contribute to the push toward smarter care.

Special Edition of The Cerner Podcast | Ep. 97: Wednesday at #CHC18

In this special edition episode, we bring insights from the 2018 Cerner Health Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, where more than 12,000 attendees from across the country and the globe have come together to learn and network. Sit at the table with us as we have conversations with health care leaders, Cerner clients and industry influencers. We're covering health IT trends and focusing on this year’s CHC theme of “Smarter Care.”

Opioid Toolkit Announcement, Solutions Gallery Opening, Customer Relationship Management and More | #CHC18 Day 3

On Tuesday, Cerner CEO Brent Shafer used his keynote speech to announce our latest effort in combating the opioid crisis, the Solutions Gallery opened its doors to clients, partners and associates; and a full slate of sessions covered the most current issues in health care.

CEO Brent Shafer Announces Opioid Toolkit for Cerner Clients | #CHC18

Today in CEO Brent Shafer's 2018 Cerner Health Conference (CHC) keynote, he had a special announcement: In the coming weeks, Cerner will introduce a new suite of advancements intended to help our clients win the battle against the opioid epidemic. The Opioid Toolkit, which includes a number of resources, will be available to all Cerner clients.

Erik Weihenmayer, Cerner’s John Peterzalek, Revenue Management Symposium and More | #CHC18 Day 2

On Monday, we had a full day of sessions at the Revenue Management Symposium (RMS) and celebrated the official kick-off of the Cerner Health Conference (CHC) with a keynote address from adventurer and author Erik Weihenmayer and Cerner’s Chief Client Officer John Peterzalek.

Cerner Physician Community Meeting | #CHC18 Day 1

The 2018 Cerner Health Conference (CHC) kicked off with the Cerner Physician Community (CPC) meeting. Cerner's Chief Client Officer John Peterzalek discussed the idea of continuous advancement, the promise of AI in health care and what "smarter care" means to him.

Harnessing the Value of Data with a Governance Strategy: Q&A with Memorial Hermann’s Paul Lampi

Health care organizations can create an information-rich culture by developing robust data governance strategies that protect the quality and longevity of data assets throughout the enterprise.

5 Ways to Get the Scoop on CommonWell, Care quality and TEFCA During #CHC18

At Cerner Health Conference (CHC) 2018, sessions with CommonWell Health Alliance and Carequality, and expert updates on The Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) will showcase what true interoperability looks like.

Introducing the #CHC18 Social Media Influencers

Meet the #CHC18 Social Media Influencers, learn what “Smarter Care” means to them and follow them to stay up-to-date on the conference throughout next week.

Ep. 95: Cerner's John Peterzalek and Melissa Hendricks on What’s To Come at CHC18

John Peterzalek and Melissa Hendricks preview the upcoming Cerner Health Conference (CHC) 2018, where the latest innovations in health care and information technology will take center stage.

How to Be a Modern-Day Pioneer: Q&A with Erik Weihenmayer

Erik Weihenmayer, adventurer, speaker, author and co-founder of No Barriers USA, discusses his “No Barriers” philosophy and what health care leaders can learn from him.

9 Twitter Accounts to Follow During #CHC18

To stay up to date on the latest discussions at the 2018 Cerner Health Conference, we have compiled a list of the nine must-follow Twitter accounts. From industry organizations to leading voices in health IT, the accounts on this list will offer a deeper look into #CHC18.

Leveraging Technology to Create a Complete Portrait of Risk in the Community

Work is needed to improve the quality of life and the high cost of care during the later years of life. With technology, we will manage chronically ill patients where they are, providing more improved engagement, higher quality of life, better outcomes and lower cost for our patient population.

Ep. 94: NRHA’s Alan Morgan on Overcoming Rural Health Care Challenges

NRHA CEO Alan Morgan discusses the challenges that rural health care providers face and how they can position themselves to overcome some of these obstacles in the future.

Transforming Health Care Through Change Management: A Q&A with Jeremy Gutsche

Discover how businesses can adapt to change and how change can be a catalyst for innovation and business transformation in any industry.

Leveraging Drug Price Transparency to Improve Patient Outcomes

Hospitals and health care systems can empower patients by adapting to the industry’s needs and consumer expectations of prescription price transparency.

Beating the Status Quo: How Hospitals Can Streamline Operations and Optimize Patient Care

In this blog, we explore tactics for helping physicians properly document care. This work can help improve a health care organization’s revenue.

How to Fall in Love with Your Hospital’s EHR

Many clinicians blame the EHR for everything that is wrong in the world of medicine today. In reality, EHR systems have brought major advances to clinical practice.

Ep. 93: Surescript's Margaux Currie and Cerner's Kashif Rathore on Price Transparency

Discover how hospitals and health care systems can adapt to the industry’s needs and consumer expectations pertaining to prescription price transparency.

Protecting Your Hospital from Cybersecurity Risks

Phishing attacks, malware and ransomware are at the top of Becker’s list of cybersecurity threats to health care organizations. Breaches are achieved through a brute force approach, where a bad actor repeatedly tries to guess a user name and password, or through human error, for instance with an email recipient clicking on an attachment.

How Nurses Can Support a Culture of Patient Safety

From nurses to health IT specialists, we all must continue to work together to leverage innovative strategies that promote patient safety inside and outside the four walls of the hospital.

Ep. 92: TrendHunter's Jeremy Gutsche on Disruption and Change in Health Care

Jeremy Gutsche, keynote speaker at Cerner's 2018 Revenue Management Symposium and founder of TrendHunter.com, shares actionable ideas on how to adapt to change faster, and how it can set the stage for innovation and business transformation in any industry, and health care in particular.

4 Stories on Reducing Readmissions and Decreasing Average Length of Stay

Here are four stories on how hospitals and health systems are using software and technology to identify at-risk patients early and to proactively care for those patients in an effort to reduce ALOS and decrease readmission rates.

Ep. 90: Shawnee Mission Health's Andrea Hall & Christina Hiatt on the Power of Hybrid Clinics

Today, consumers are taking control of their own health and data, big brands are partnering and health systems are reacting to meet the needs of the patient. In some cases, the needs of the patient are addressed in the form of a hybrid clinic.

The power of partnership for rural hospitals

Rural health care facilities and providers are facing increasing pressures from financial stresses, limited staffing, resources and decreasing patient populations. Here's how creating successful partnerships can empower rural hospitals.

How Wearable Devices are Improving Clinical Outcomes: Q&A with Fitbit’s Amy McDonough

Wearable health and fitness technology has exploded in popularity with consumers – and now, the health care industry is beginning to see an opportunity to integrate the devices into the continuum of care.

The rural health care challenge

Geography shouldn’t be a factor in the quality of a person’s health care — when rural hospitals can stay open, these communities not only survive, they and the rest of the country benefit.

Building a Successful Leadership Structure in a Health Care Organization

How can we construct our IT management “family” to avoid an accountability challenge that gets more acute with every new technological development, the extension of the health systems across multiple venues and new lines of service, and zero-sum scenarios like those above? And which executives should take on that parental role and be genuine “chiefs,” with a place in the C-suite and a voice in governance?

Ep. 87: Salesforce's Dr. Josh Newman on the Benefits of CRM in Health Care

CRM began as simple contact management and sales force automation – an application for sales people to follow their contacts and manage their sales process. But as the business of selling shifted to creating happy, successful customers, companies needed more than just a sales tool. In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we explore the intersection of health care and CRM.

Digitization in Health Care and the Journey to Become Data-Driven

The complexities of health care data, government incentives and technology advancements have given rise to a relatively new sector of the health care IT industry: analytics and intelligence. Hundreds (if not thousands) of companies are vying to help health care organizations become data-driven through artificial intelligence, machine learning and digital transformation.

5 Stories on the Importance of Health IT in Rural Communities

We can combat these challenges through health IT solutions made specifically for small community and rural health care organizations. Here are five blogs and podcasts on the importance of prioritizing technology that empowers these health care providers.

Ep. 86: Atrium Health's Becky Fox on Optimizing the Nursing Workflow

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we’re joined by Becky Fox, chief nursing information officer and assistant vice president at Atrium Health. She discusses how her organization leveraged data and analytics during the optimization process and what training for nursing and clinical staff looked like.

How the Internet of Things Can Boost Care Team Efficiencies

It's up to health care leadership and IT system providers to understand where connectivity fits in the future of their organizations and how it can accelerate more innovative care delivery.

Ep. 85: The Downtown Project's John Curran on Urban Planning, Public Health and Technology

As consumerism rises in the health care industry and urban planning adapts to the evolution of technology, there's a lot at stake for public health initiatives.

4 Steps Leaders Should Take for Successful Organizational Change Management

Organizational transformation can create anxiety and uncertainty. Leadership can follow these four steps for a smooth transition processes.

Ep. 84: Centrus Health's Chris Wilson on the Intersection of Population Health and Value-Based Care

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we’re joined by Chris Wilson, executive director at Centrus Health. He discusses the intersection between population health management, value-based care and incentives for health care providers and patients alike.

Tackling the Opioid Epidemic: Where to Begin

Introducing a few “can do now” projects that mitigate the inadvertent complicity of health care providers in the opioid epidemic, connect patients earlier to treatment and strive to prevent fatal overdoses.

8 Stories on the Importance of Population Health

Population health platforms can empower individuals to make better decisions and form habits that advance the health and improve the quality of life for individuals across the globe. In honor of World Population Day, here are eight stories on how population health management platforms have the ability to improve outcomes for entire communities.

Ep. 83: Nolan Garrett on Incident Response Planning for Health Care Organizations

A Leap Forward for Value-Based Care

Lumeris and Cerner announce a 10-year, strategic operating relationship to create Maestro Advantage™, a collaboration which leverages the significant investments health systems have made in digitizing their clinical and process data.

Honoring Neal

Cliff Illig reflects on Cerner co-founder Neal Patterson's legacy.

Ep. 82: Dignity Health's Sean Turner on Leveraging HIEs for Disaster Preparedness

HIEs empower the appropriate, timely sharing of vital patient information between organizations, which can better inform decision making at the point of care. There’s even more potential for HIEs to impact outcomes when it comes to disaster preparedness, as they have the potential to provide timely access to clinical information in response to a disaster.

What Payment Reform Means for the Future of Long-Term and Post-Acute Care

As the patient record becomes a commodity, it’s the analytics, the data warehouses and the connections that are going to define the winners in the future. Only a few HIT providers in today’s landscape are well-positioned to deliver this functionality to the providers who desperately need it.

Unpacking the U.S. Federal Government’s Role in Advancing Health IT Interoperability Policies

There are many options to consider as health IT policy levers can be any form of incentive, penalty or mandate used to effectuate change in support of health IT adoption, use or interoperability.

The Impact of Shared Decision Making: Q&A with HealthDecision’s Dr. Jon Keevil

Today, arriving at a health care decision is more often highlighted to be a collaborative process between a clinician and patient – a process known as shared decision making (SDM).

Ep. 81: University of Missouri Health's Bryan Bliven on Improving Quality Performance in Health Care

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, Bryan Bliven, chief information officer at University of Missouri Health, discusses the role associates with IT expertise can play across the health care spectrum, the impact they can have if positioned properly and how a quality improvement tracker can tie results into operations and employee reviews.

Pharmacy’s Critical Role in the IV Medication Therapy Process

5 Stories on Mental Health Every Health Care Provider Should Read

Today, one in four people in the world will be affected by mental disorders at some point in their lives. We need to do our part as support organizations and health care providers to highlight stories about behavioral health, educate the public, chip away at the stigma and help those who are in need.

Ep. 80: Memorial Hermann's Angie Massey & Paul Lampi on the Quadruple Aim

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we learn about Memorial Hermann Health System's work toward the Quadruple Aim: How they have built a population health strategy that aims to improve physician and patient experience while reducing costs.

4 Elements of Successful Health Information Technology Integration

These four factors are critical to the success and value of an organization’s health IT solutions: unwavering executive support, engaged clinical leadership, transparent communication and a responsive governance structure.

Ep. 79: Children's Mercy's Dr. Laura Fitzmaurice on Pediatric Medicine & Health Care Consumerism

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Laura Fitzmaurice, the chief medical information officer and associate executive medical director at Children's Mercy. Dr. Fitzmaurice discusses how pediatric medicine is evolving in the face of health care consumerism.

4 Must-Read Stories and Blogs on Corporate Health and Well-being

Here are four blogs and stories that consider how employer-based population health management platforms can lead to a healthy, happy and productive workforce.

Is Meaningful Use Over?

Is Meaningful Use over? This question comes up a lot. We’ve got a simple answer: No, it’s not – but the name is.

Ep. 78: Virginia Commonwealth University's Dr. Colin Banas on the Rise of Mobile Technology in Health Care

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, Dr. Colin Banas, chief medical informatics officer at the VCU School of Medicine, discusses what a mobile technology strategy looks like in a health care setting.

Understanding the Past, Present and Future of Pharmacoeconomics

Dr. Deborah Freund, professor at Claremont Graduate University, joins Cerner's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jigar Patel to discuss the past, present and future of pharmaceconomics.

Leveraging technology to improve rural health outcomes in the now and next

Rural health care organizations face a unique set of challenges. In this blog, learn about the causes and effects of rural hospital closures and what health IT and an open, interoperable system can do to improve patient outcomes.

Ep. 77: Boston Children's Hospital's Dr. Eisenberg and Dr. Madden on Identifying Pediatric Sepsis

In this episode of the Cerner Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Matthew Eisenberg and Dr. Kate Madden, both from Boston Children’s Hospital.

What Health Care Leaders Need to Know about Consumerism

Price transparency is just one piece of the health care consumerism puzzle. The best practices also encompass the appropriate time and place for financial conversations, eligibility for financial assistance or discounts, policies for serving patients who have unresolved accounts, topics that should be covered during routine financial discussions, and more.

Ep. 76: UTH's Dr. Robert Murphy on the Evolution of Applied Informatics in Health Care

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, Dr. Murphy discusses the collaborative work between UTHealth and Memorial Hermann, which is centered around building and field-testing apps based on open standards such as HL7 FHIR.

Preparing for Successful Organizational Transformation

Transformation is an organizational competency grounded in the ongoing ability of its people to fundamentally adapt to a constantly changing competitive environment. Today’s health care leadership must understand how to pivot and adapt in a way that allows for sustained financial and operational success.

Cerner, VA to Provide Veterans with Seamless Care

The VA made the necessary decision to invest in a modern, more efficient solution that achieves the VA’s vision for a truly interoperable system and allows the VA to focus more of its resources on providing veterans with better care.

7 Women Leaders in Health IT You Should Know

Health Data Management (HDM) recently released its annual list of Most Powerful Women in Healthcare IT. In this post, we highlight the achievements of seven hospital CIOs and IT executives who have made notable contributions within their respective organizations.

Ep. 75: HealthDecision's Dr. Jon Keevil on the Impact of Shared Decision Making

Today, arriving at a health care decision is a collaborative process between a clinician and patient, known as Shared Decision Making (SDM). HealthDecision develops a medical software platform of tools that support this collaborative process. In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Jon Keevil, founder and CEO at HealthDecision.

5 Ways to Leverage a Clinical Decision Support System Today

By leveraging a wide set of tools in the electronic health record (EHR) – like analytics, machine learning, predictive models and rules engines – alongside evidence-based content, organizations can improve their clinical decision support capabilities.

How Health IT Empowers Nurses to Deliver Advanced Care

As the CNO at Truman Medical Center, Amy Peters has driven several technology advances in her health system and has been a strong advocate for nursing and innovation in care delivery. In this post, she details how health IT empowers nurses to deliver advanced care, with applied examples from TMC.

Ep. 74: Cerner's Amye Gilio on the Growth of Nursing Informatics

Historically, nursing informatics was the liaison between the clinical and technical side. Today, nursing informatics today is one of the industry's most powerful specialties.

Defining the Essential Clinical Dataset is a Game-Changer for Nurses

Regardless of what EHR an organization is using, documentation optimization is an issue that all health systems across the country are struggling with. Here’s where the essential clinical dataset (ECD) comes in.

Mental Health – It’s OK to Talk About It

Community mental health centers can not only help combat the stigma around mental illness, but also help improve patient outcomes for those who need care most.

Ep. 73: CAMH’s Dr. Damian Jankowicz on Transforming into a Data-Driven Organization

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Damian Jankowicz of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Dr. Jankowicz discusses how CAMH has transformed itself into a data-driven organization through implementation of its clinical information system (CIS) as well as an enterprise data strategy.

Ep. 72: Dignity Health's Dr. Erine Erickson on Strategies for Successful EHR Implementation

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Erine Erickson, regional chief medical information officer at Dignity Health. She discusses strategies for successful EHR implementation and optimization.

Five Considerations for Implementing a Care Management Strategy

The industry is at the beginning of transforming the way the care management system operates. Here are five key considerations.

Helping MHS GENESIS Evolve to Make Service Member Care Safer and More Efficient

An update about Cerner's progress with the deployment of U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) new electronic health record, MHS GENESIS.

Consumerism and Disruption Lead the Health IT Revolution

Technology enablers like telehealth, cloud, block chain and Internet of Things (IoT) juxtaposed with the need for clinicians to improve health outcomes and drive personal accountability in health care creates an industry ripe for consumer transformation.

Ep. 71: Health Quest's Robert Diamond on the Rise of Consumerism in Health Care

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we’re joined by Robert Diamond, senior vice president and CIO at Health Quest. He discusses the shift toward consumerism in health care and how Health Quest has adapted.

How Analytics Algorithms Can Improve Patient Outcomes

Dr. Earl Steinberg, the CEO at xG Health Solutions, discusses how analytics algorithms can improve patient outcomes and provider performance.

Serious Illness Strategies and the End-of-Life Experience

While medical advances have allowed many older adults to live longer, healthier lives, many are also living with multiple chronic and serious illnesses. This problem will require large-scale adoption of high-value, low-revenue innovations with dedicated expertise, persistence and ingenuity.

Ep. 70: Chinese Hospital's Keith Minard on the Impact of Health IT in Community Hospitals

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we’re joined by Keith Minard, the chief information officer at Chinese Hospital Association and Chinese Community Health Plan. He discusses the impact that health IT can have on small community hospitals.

Between Fee-for-Service and Value-Based Care: How Information Technology Can Help

It's clear that we're headed to a value-based world, but equally clear that it's going to take a while. Providers who will be straddling two business models for an extended period must make sure their information technology (IT) investments can fully support both, even when the models have needs that are different.

Opening Access to the Health Data Highway Puts Patients in the Driver’s Seat

With the ever-evolving growth in technology, consumer expectations for this ownership are increasing. The industry must answer by supporting an open ecosystem that helps developers tap into the digitized record.

Ep. 69: xG's Dr. Earl Steinberg on How Analytics Algorithms can Improve Patient Outcomes

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, Dr. Steinberg discusses how analytics algorithms can improve patient outcomes and provider performance.

Patient Access in the World of Value-Based Care

In celebration of Patient Access Week (April 1-7, 2018), here are some considerations for preparing your own patient access strategy for the world of value-based care.

9 Can’t-Miss Blogs for National Doctors’ Day

In honor of Doctors’ Day, we have compiled nine blog posts that deliver a physician perspective on current health IT issues.

Ep. 68: CHOC's Dr. William Feaster on the Intersection of AI and Population Health

Getting Physicians Involved in the Business of Care and Revenue Management

The health care landscape is shifting rapidly, and a fundamental redesign of the approach to the business of care and revenue cycle management is critical to financial solvency of health care organizations.

Ep. 67: Beth Israel Deaconess' Dr. John Halamka on the Evolving Role of the CIO

As health IT has evolved, so has the role of the CIO. Today, a health care organization’s chief information officer must be prepared to meet changing organizational, clinical and population health-related demands with increasingly capable and innovative technology.

Intelligence: Insights from Cerner’s Perspectives

In today's rapidly changing health care landscape, it's important to be up-to-date on technological advances, current legislation and fundamental shifts in care delivery.

The Importance of Device Connectivity in 2018 and Beyond

In this post, Don Bisbee discusses the importance of interoperability with device connectivity, improving consumer experience and the future of device connectivity.

Ep. 66: Pagosa Springs Medical Center's Susan Schmidt on Achieving HIMSS Stage 7

7 Must-Read Stories on Patient Safety

In honor of Patient Safety Awareness Week, we have compiled seven stories, blogs and podcasts that speak to the important role health IT can play in impacting patient safety.

9 Women Leaders in Health IT You Should Know

As we celebrate Women's History Month, we would like to applaud the efforts of some leading female voices in the health IT (HIT) industry at Cerner and beyond. From C-suite executives to industry thought leaders, these nine women are working to continuously advanced the conversation around health care and technology.

Ep. 65: Journalist Dan Munro on #HIMSS18 and the State of Health Care

In the final installment of our HIMSS18 series on The Cerner Podcast, we're peeling back the curtain and delivering insights straight from the floor. This special edition episode of The Cerner Podcast features Dan Munro, a journalist covering health care technology innovation and policy.

Ep. 64: The Cerner Podcast on the Road - HIMSS18 Day 3

That's a wrap on the final full day of #HIMSS18! In the third installment of our HIMSS18 series on The Cerner Podcast, we're peeling back the curtain and delivering insights straight from the floor.

Ep. 63: The Cerner Podcast on the Road - HIMSS18 Day 2

We had an action-packed second day of #HIMSS18. In the second installment of this three-part series on The Cerner Podcast, we're peeling back the curtain and delivering insights straight from the floor.

Ep. 62: The Cerner Podcast on the Road - HIMSS18 Day 1

The first full day of #HIMSS18 featured meaningful discussions around the advancement of health care and technology from leaders throughout the industry. In the first installment of this three-part series on The Cerner Podcast, we're peeling back the curtain and delivering insights straight from the floor.

Leveraging Consumer Engagement to Improve Health Outcomes for All

It all starts by creating smarter care within.

12 Twitter Accounts to Follow During HIMSS18

We are just days away from HIMSS18. To stay up to date on the latest discussions in health IT (HIT), we have compiled a list of the 12 Twitter accounts you should be following. From industry organizations to veterans in health care, the accounts on this list will offer a deeper look into the action.

Creating a Better Experience for the Entire Military Health System

Health care delivery is complex, and change at this level of scale is never easy. To help mitigate this, the DoD has adopted the commercial best practice deployment strategy: incremental phasing, focusing on a smaller set of facilities first to work through issues and make adjustments to make the larger outcome better.

Ep. 61: Cerner's Dr. David McCallie on TEFCA, USCDI and Interoperability

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. David McCallie, Cerner’s senior vice president of medical Informatics. He discusses some of the details surrounding TECFA and USCDI and gives his thoughts on what’s next on the path toward interoperability.

How Patient Data Can Empower Clinical Decision Support

In this post, we learn about MoodTrek™, a smartphone app designed to help manage depression alongside a therapy and treatment plan.

Ep. 60: Hazelden Betty Ford's William Moyers on Overcoming Addiction

Alcohol and drug addiction is a powerful illness that does not discriminate, gripping individuals and families across the world. In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we're joined by William Moyers. William has spent the past two decades carrying the message of hope and healing to thousands of people using his own journey to inspire countless others to find help.

How Collaboration Can Advance Interoperability

We’re accustomed to fierce competition as a core principle during the development of a new product or solution. This principle, however, must be abandoned when it comes time to develop the framework for advanced interoperability.

Ep. 59: Cerner's Paul Weaver on Applying UX Design to Health IT

Consumerism in health care is becoming a growing trend as the industry shifts from fee-for-service to valued-based care. People want convenient, affordable care and an improved patient experience. And while user experience is well established in other industries like aviation, manufacturing and e-commerce, it’s just now coming to the forefront in health care.

How Health Care’s Regulatory Landscape is Shifting in 2018

As the Trump administration closes out its first full year in office and moves into a new year, we’re taking a look at the many updates to U.S. health care policy.

Ep. 58: Carolinas HealthCare's Jeffrey Cleveland on Health Information Exchange Technology

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Jeffrey Cleveland, the medical director for the Carolinas HealthCare System, a not-for-profit health care system with more than 900 comprehensive care locations in North and South Carolina.

How Open API Development Fosters Industry Collaboration

In this post, we take a look at the interoperability initiatives at work in England’s National Health Service, a publicly funded organization dedicated to commissioning of health care services in England.

Ep. 57: Cerner Chairman & CEO Brent Shafer

Cerner’s new chairman and CEO, Brent Shafer, joined The Cerner Podcast to discuss what led him to a career in health care and what he’s most excited about in his new role.

7 Must-Read Blogs on Interoperability

Access to open and interoperable platforms are crucial to the future of the health care industry. Here, we’ve compiled a list of seven must-read related blogs.

Ep. 56: Cerner's Don Bisbee on Device Connectivity

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, Cerner's Don Bisbee discusses device connectivity, telehealth and consumerism in health care.

Elevating the User Experience Through Support

When evaluating a new electronic health record (EHR), an organization’s first consideration tends to center around the user experience: What will a new system mean for its clinicians? Will it enable more time with the patient? Will it result in more accurate recordkeeping and improved care delivery? How will the benefits stack up in comparison to the costs?

How Physicians Can Combat the Opioid Epidemic

In November, Dr. Jigar Patel hosted the Cerner Physician Community (CPC) Webcast as part of the ongoing CPC Webcast Series.

Ep. 55: Cerner's Meg Marshall on 2018 Regulatory Changes, Trends and Updates

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, Meg Marshall helps us understand these moving pieces and what they mean for the health care industry.

Community Care Programs Leading the Way for Population Health

It is no secret that health care costs continue to rise. Most health systems in the United States are under increasing pressure from payers and policymakers to keep patients healthy and out of the hospital — a pressure that, for many, is at odds with the traditional hospital care and business models.

Deep Dive: ONC Draft U.S. Core Data for Interoperability

On Jan. 5, 2018, the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) released two draft documents that promise profound impact on the activities and priorities of Health Information Networks (HINs), provider organizations that participate in them and the vendors that work with both to provide health IT (HIT) services.

Ep. 54: Rogers Memorial Hospital's Brian Kay on Clinical Quality Improvement

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we're joined by Brian Kay, director of clinical effectiveness at Rogers Memorial Hospital, a behavioral health care hospital in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Rogers offers inpatient, residential, partial-hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for behavioral health conditions.

How Technology is Shaping Patient Education

StayWell is a health engagement company that helps its clients engage and educate people to improve health and business results. Nicole Latimer joined StayWell in 2016 as president and became CEO in 2017.

How Hospital Leaders Can Prepare for BPCI Advanced

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) just announced a new Alternative Payment Model (APM) on Jan. 9, 2018, that not only reaffirms CMS and this administration’s commitment to a continued march toward value-based care (VBC), but also the continuation of bundled payments as a viable APM option.

Ep. 53: The YMCA's Dr. Daphne Bascom on Community-Integrated Health Programs

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Daphne Bascom, senior vice president and medical director at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City and professor in the Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine.

Leveraging the Patient Portal to Improve Patient Experience

Donna Hart has been with Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS) for over 20 years. She was also integral in launching the MyCookCountyHealth patient portal, designed to advance patient engagement. At HIMSS 2015, Hart earned a Health Information Technology Men & Women Award for her work in leveraging technology to enhance care. CCHHS also achieved HIMSS 7 EMR Adoption Model℠ status.

Ep. 52: Institute for the Future's Rachel Maguire on Future-Proofing Health Care

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we're featuring Rachel Maguire, research director for the Institute for the Future, a nonprofit think tank that helps organizations plan for the long-term future.

8 Health IT Trends to Watch in 2018

The industry is shifting from reactive sick care to proactive health management, from fragmented niche care to a cross-continuum care system and from reward for volume to reward for quality, efficiency and safety.

Using Social Determinants of Health Data to Improve Patient Outcomes

When we talk about social determinants of health (SDOH) and their influence on patients’ health status, we’re including factors like neighborhood, race, income, access to transportation and education level.

How Health Care Systems Can Prepare for 2018 Regulatory Updates

When was the last time there were people dancing at work? I remember seeing some sweet dance moves in 2014 when Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it was going to push the transition from International Classification of Diseases ninth revision (ICD-9) to ICD 10th revision (ICD-10) for the billing of diagnosis and procedures for one more year.

SMART Health IT's Josh Mandel on Using Open Standards to Impact Outcomes: The Cerner Podcast, Ep. 50

The Substitutable Medical Apps & Reusable Technology (SMART) Health IT platform and Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) have utilized open standards to help advance health IT, fostering collaboration and lowering the barrier for innovation.

Data-Driven Decisions Empower Value in Health Care Systems

MedStar's Seth Krevat on Zero Harm Patient Safety Programs: The Cerner Podcast, Ep. 49

On this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we hear from Dr. Seth Krevat, assistant vice president for Safety at MedStar Health and a faculty associate at MedStar Health’s National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare.

Standards-Based APIs Are a Good Starting Point for 21st Century Cures

At the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) Annual Meeting, Dr. Don Rucker, the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, highlighted the importance of the 21st Century Cures Act (the Cures Act) in improving interoperability.

How Mobile Technology Can Impact Care Team Communications

The advent of the smartphone has changed everything – from the way we do business to the way we communicate with one another. Thanks to the ubiquity of mobile phones and apps, easy access to information is now the law of the land: Consumers expect it and businesses require it.

Kansas State Department's Dr. Susan Mosier on the Future of Medicaid: The Cerner Podcast, Ep. 48

At the state level, there’s a lot of talk around health care reform and what it means for Medicaid, as well as some discussion around how Medicaid ties into population health management and social determinants of health.

Cures Act Deep Dive: Electronically Accessible Health Information

From Thursday, November 30 through December 1, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) will hold its Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. One of the hottest topics will be the upcoming release of the draft of Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) that will lay the groundwork for nationwide interoperability between networks.

Nurses Poised to Address Social Determinants of Health

Social determinants of health, defined as the circumstances in which people live and work, have a strong effect on an individual's health outcomes. Factors like safe housing and local food markets have more often been the concern of public health officials and health care professionals.

The ONC's Dr. Donald Rucker on the Cures Act and More: The Cerner Podcast, Ep. 46

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Donald Rucker, the national coordinator for Health Information Technology. The ONC is considered the beating heart of American health care policy, and one of its primary platforms is the promotion of nationwide health information exchange to improve health care.

The Population Health Journey: Q&A with John Glaser and Pamela McNutt

In a Q&A with Cerner's John Glaser, Pamela McNutt discussed Methodist’s population health journey and shared her advice for other health systems preparing their organizations for population health.

Using the EHR to Impact Episodic and Longitudinal Care Plans

As health care systems and providers move toward meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs), longitudinal care plans provide a means to improve communication and coordination as patients transition across settings. But what do we mean by a “longitudinal” plan, and how does that interact with the episodic care plan?

How Hospitals can Benefit from a LEAN Model

LEAN thinking is making its way into the healthcare industry. What does adopting a LEAN management practice mean for a healthcare system? In this blog, we’ll dive into a few of the key LEAN strategies that any healthcare organization can think about adding to their quality improvement program.

4 Key Considerations for Health Care Organizations Operating in Fee-For-Service Models

During a recent Scottsdale Institute Population Health Summit, health care executives from a variety of organizations came together to discuss the state of the industry, including current challenges, lessons learned and what’s next.

Children's Mercy's David Chou on Digital Transformation: The Cerner Podcast, Ep. 44

Health care organizations must continually evolve at the rapid pace of technological advancement to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, David Chou, vice president and chief information and digital officer at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, offers his insights on digital transformation in health care and strategies for the future. Children’s Mercy is one of the nation's top pediatric medical centers, with not-for-profit hospitals in Missouri and Kansas.

Advancing Pediatric Care Through Health IT: 4 Must-Read Stories

Sometimes, it can be easy to think of children as little adults, especially when it comes to a clinical setting – but they think, act and heal differently. They require specialized care that spans the critical foundational period of their lives. The treatment of pediatric illness and trauma is critical to the psychosocial and developmental needs of our future generations. Here are four stories demonstrating how customized health IT solutions can meet the unique requirements of pediatric care.

Fighting the Opioid Epidemic with Predictive Analytics

Fact: Right now, America is facing an opioid epidemic. We know this because we’ve seen the numbers. Americans consume 80 percent of the world’s opioid supply, and 142 citizens die every day from drug overdoses. Since 2000, the mortality rate for opioid overdoses has risen over 200 percent.

Dr. Will Stadler on America's Opioid Crisis and Opioid Epidemic

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss how health care providers can combat the opioid crisis. Listen here.

Using Big Data to Advance the Athletic Training Industry

With sports medicine, athletic trainers and data analytics, athletes are improving their health outcomes. Read how here.

The Patient in All of Us: Insights from Cerner’s Perspectives

In the new issue of Perspectives, Cerner's thought leadership publication, we focus on the theme of patient experience. Read here.

Governance Strategies for Health Care Organizations

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss effective governance strategies for hospital leadership. Listen here. 

What Cloud Technology Means for Rural Health Care Organizations

Cloud-based EHR technology allows rural health care providers to focus on and care for the patient. Read how here.

Clinical Quality Improvements and UX Design for HIT | CHC17 Day 5

On Day 5 of CHC 2017, education sessions covered topics from clinical quality improvement to UX design for health IT. Read the recap.

Cerner's Free Consumer-Directed Health Record | CHC17 Day 4

On Day 4 of CHC 2017, President Zane Burke announced Cerner's commitment to a consumer-directed health record and interoperability.

Mike Walsh Covers Disruptive Technology and More | CHC17 Day 3

On Day 3 of CHC 2017, we heard from thought leaders on digital disruption, emotional design, artificial intelligence and more.

Physician IT Governance and Patient-Focused RCM | CHC17 Day 2

On Day 2 of CHC 2017, we covered physician IT governance, creating a patient-focused revenue cycle and the opioid crisis. Read here.

#CHC17 Day 1 Recap: Cerner Physician Community Meeting

Day 1 of the Cerner Health Conference 2017 kicked off with the Cerner Physician Community meeting. Read our recap here.

Social Determinants, Patient Engagement and More | CHC17 Sessions

These five population health sessions at CHC 2017 explore how organizations can promote better health outcomes. Check out the list!

Future of Pediatric Care: Children's National's Dr. Kurt Newman

Dr. Kurt Newman, President and CEO of Children's National, discusses how children require a different type of care. Read the interview.

Preparing for Tomorrow’s Revenue Cycle, Today | CHC17 Sessions

These five revenue cycle management sessions at CHC 2017 explore how organizations can successfully manage their business. Read here.

Open Standards, Health IT Apps and More | CHC17 Sessions

These five sessions at CHC 2017 explore why interoperability is necessary for the continued advancement of health and care.

Interoperability, Behavioral Health and More | CHC17 Sessions

These sessions at CHC 2017 explore how health care organizations can make health plans unique to each patient. Check out the list!

Graham-Cassidy Bill Falls - Innovation is Core to Health Reform

In this blog, we unpack the continuous Republican effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Read on!

5 Health IT Thought Leaders to Follow on Twitter During #CHC17

These are the five health IT thought leaders you need to follow on Twitter. Check out the list!

Creating a Roadmap to Achieving Community-integrated Health

What is community-integrated health? Here, we give a definition and strategies to achieve it. Read on!

EHR Optimization And Evidence-Based Medicine | CHC17 Sessions

These four clinical sessions at CHC 2017 explore ways to improve the quality and efficiency of health care. Check out the list!

Midland Memorial's Bob Dent on Predictive Analytics

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss how health care providers can combat the opioid crisis. Listen here.

Military Health, Patient Information Security and More at CHC17

These four sessions at CHC 2017 explore how the U.S. military is expanding care and information security. Check out the list!

Clinical Workflow, Early Detection and More | CHC17 Sessions

These sessions at CHC 2017 explore how rural health systems can help shape the changing health care landscape. Check out the list!

Care Coordination, Community Health and More | CHC17 Sessions

These sessions at CHC 2017 explore ways to optimize population health outcomes to tools. Check out the list!

Dr. Doug Fridsma on the Future of Health Care:

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss how health care is evolving. Listen here. 

Cybersecurity, IT Governance and More | CHC17 Sessions

These sessions at CHC 2017 explore ways to align strategic business relationships for health organizations. Check out the list!

Bill Copeland's Perspective on Provider-Sponsored Health Plans

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss how provider-sponsored health plans are gaining momentum. Listen here.

How IoT and AI are Changing the Business of Health Care

We need to understand how to tailor big data to provide person-centric care. Read more here.

Dr. Neeli Bendapudi on Consumerism in Health Care

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss how organizations can engage with consumers. Listen here.

3 Examples of Workforce Management at Health Care Organizations

Optimizing workflow and productivity is critical to aligning staffing needs with individual patient care. Read more in these stories.

Francois Bodhuin on Patient Information and Cybersecurity

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss how organizations can improve the security of patient information. Listen here.

How Social Determinants Influence Population Health Outcomes

Using social determinants is about preventing people from getting sick and optimizing positive outcomes. Read more here.

Meaningful Use in 2018 and 2019: Planning for the Future

We explore the landscape of MU in 2018 and 2019, including requirements, what to expect and how to prepare. Read more here.

Why Interoperability for Health Care Means More than a Number

We need to continue breaking down the silos that have restricted data exchange across electronic health records. Learn how here.

Lori Johnson on Meaningful Use Stage 3

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss meaningful use stage 3 and attestation. Listen here.

5 Essential Principles of Alignment for Health Care Organizations

Strategic alignment is about forging a path toward a business partnership. Read here for five essential principles of alignment.

5 Blogs on the Opioid Crisis and Impact on the Health Industry

These five blogs dive into this crisis and what the health care industry can do about it. Check out the list.

How Hospitals Can Achieve Optimal Nurse Staffing

Optimal nurse staffing is not about overstaffing or understaffing – it’s about having an investment strategy. Learn more here.

Dr. Mark Braunstein on the Future of Health Care Informatics

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss how actionable data can be used to create greater efficiency. Listen here.

Pop Health Management: How One Community Got Healthy in 5 Years

This Q&A addresses how population health management can save communities. Learn how to lay the groundwork in this blog.

5 Blogs on the Rise of Consumer Expectations in the HIT Industry

These five blogs address how the health care industry must evolve to meet the needs of today's consumer population. Check out the list!

Kathleen Sheehan on Interoperability and the Continuum of Care

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss the evolution of Health Care IT and interoperability. Listen here.

6 Interoperability Podcasts You Can’t Miss

Interoperability continues to be one of the greatest challenges the health care industry faces. Listen to these podcasts to learn more.

How Open Standards Foster Collaboration in Health IT

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss how open standards encourage a new level of innovation within health care IT.

Where Does Emotional Design Fit in the Health IT Industry?

If we're going to wield the powers of emotionally centered design, we need to understand it better. Learn about this UX tenet here.

3 Ways Health Care Organizations Can Advance Interoperability

There are three key areas the health care industry should focus on improving to achieve interoperability goals. Learn about them here.

The Internet of Things

IoT is a network of devices, technologies and databases embedded with software, sensors and connectivity that enable greater value and insight by exchanging data with other devices or with a central location.

Ryan Hamilton on the Market Shift and Delivering Better Care

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss the market shift and what organizations can do to deliver better care. Listen here.

The University Hospital of Ghent - A New, Forward-Looking EHR

We’re proud to announce that the University Hospital of Ghent (UZ Gent) has entered into partnership with Cerner for the implementation of a fully integrated electronic health record (EHR).

Eric Swirsky on Patient Communication and Mobile Technology

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss how mobile devices are becoming commonplace in the health care industry. Listen here.

Alternative Payment Models - The MACRA Quality Payment Program

With the passage of MACRA, learn how alternative payment models are propelling health care towards value-based care.

18 MACRAnyms You Should Know

These 18 "MACRAnyms" will help you navigate frequently used terms surrounding MACRA and value-based care programs.

Health Care Organizations Prepare for Meaningful Use Stage 3

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss how you can prepare for Meaningful Use stage 3. Listen here.

Engaged Empathy in Health Care

Priti Lakhani talks about empathy in healthcare.

Carolinas HealthCare System Selects Cerner Pop Health Management

Carolinas HealthCare System chose Cerner’s population health management platform to manage care. Learn more.

5 Ways to Align for Long-Term Post-Acute Care Success

Here are five ways health care organizations can align for Long-Term and Post-Acute Care (LTPAC) success. Read here.

Dr. Michelle Robin on Workplace Wellness Programs

On this podcast, we discuss effective ways to impact health and behaviors through workplace wellness programs. Listen now.

Why We Need to Personalize Health Care Marketing

An effective health care marketing strategy should focus on the patient experience, brand value and the personalization. Learn why.

Paul Seale on the Importance of Business Continuity Planning

On this podcast, we discuss the critical component in optimizing your health care business continuity plans. Listen now.

Health Care, Consumerism and the Tides of Change

In this blog, we explore rising trends in health care consumerism that have a substantial impact on the industry. Read it here.

Robert Diamond on Implementing Electronic Physician Documentation

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss how to ensure a successful physician documentation implementation. Listen now.

Leveraging PDMPs to Curb Drug Abuse

In order to help curb drug abuse, almost all states have created prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMP) that collect, monitor and analyze electronically transmitted prescribing and dispensing data. Some state legislators, which includes some Missouri lawmakers, refuse to support PDMPs due to privacy concerns.

How to Improve Your Workforce Health by Connecting Data

Learn how to use data to help drive workplace health strategies, lower costs and improve the well-being of your employees.

Dr. Kavita Patel on How Policy is Shaping New Models of Care

In this episode, you’ll find out how policy is shaping health care IT and new models of care. Listen to The Cerner Podcast for more.

Information Blocking Applied to Health IT Suppliers - Part 2

In part 2 of this blog, we explore how information blocking applies to HIT developers as it relates to the 21st Century Cures Act. 

Dr. William Feaster on Population Health Management in Health Care

Truman Medical Centers and Cerner have teamed up to launch comprehensive disease management programs. Learn more.

Provider Information Blocking and Attestation - Part 1

In part 1 of this blog, we explore how information blocking applies to HIT developers as it relates to the 21st Century Cures Act. 

Workplaces Can Benefit From a Mental Health First Aid Program

You can foster mental health awareness by providing mental health education and supportive services within the workplace. Learn more.

Improving Pediatric Care with Population Health Management

We discuss how developing a population health management strategy is crucial to understanding your population. Learn more.

3 Ways Connected Devices can Impact Health Care Organizations

We examine three ways to address overall patient care efficiency, clinical communications and operational inefficiencies.

Dawn Ross on Regulatory Changes in the Health Care Industry

In this podcast, we discuss how organizations can decipher the new rules and adapt to this ever-evolving marketplace.

Leading Nursing Into the Future

In this blog, we explain how collaboration in nursing helps organizations drive fundamental cultural change and improve care.

The Road to Interoperability: More Than Technology

Cerner President Zane Burke explains how interoperability advances the way care is delivered through improved information exchange.

The Value of Collaborating to Share Data

In this blog, we look at how collaborating and exchanging information between clinics and hospitals can help advance interoperability.

Open Data Access is Innovating Health Care in Rural Communities

Find out how to address the significant challenges of rural health care in this blog on open data access and innovation.

The Cerner Podcast, Ep. 21: Don Lindsey on Cybersecurity

In this podcast, we discuss how to make the right investments in data security and cybersecurity to protect patient information.

Cerner and Fusionetics Collaborate on Assessment Programming

Cerner and Fusionetics announced a collaboration to integrate Fusionetics assessment programming with Cerner’s HealtheAthlete.

How Data Analytics Can Impact Small Community Health Care Systems

We examine how data analytics can increase operational efficiencies to improve patient outcomes in small hospitals. Read more.

Cerner, NeuroLogix to Integrate Tools to Advance Concussion Care

NeuroLogix Technologies will integrate its C3Logix concussion management system with Cerner’s HealtheAthlete® health management system.

Putting Physicians at the Center of Technology

On this blog, we shed some light on how physician-centered initiatives can positively impact patient outcomes.

Sajid Ahmed on Technology and Culture in the Workplace

In this episode of The Cerner Podcast, we discuss how technology can drive innovative and collaborative community health care.