EHR vendors Epic Systems and Oracle Health are partnering with health systems on new IT initiatives.
In April, Atlantic City, N.J.-based AtlantiCare announced a strategic IT partnership with Oracle Health as part of its six-year "Vision 2030" initiative. Through this collaboration, Oracle Health will equip the health system with advanced clinical and operational applications. AtlantiCare will also serve as an inaugural partner for Oracle’s newest generative AI tool, the Oracle Clinical Digital Assistant.
Jordan Ruch, CIO of AtlantiCare, shared with Becker's last month that the organization plans to implement 20 new solutions and over 60 capabilities across its operations as part of the initiative.
"All of these tools will optimize our communication and give our workforce the tools to be more proactive," Mr. Ruch said.
Meanwhile, Epic is partnering with Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic and healthcare artificial intelligence company Abridge to develop a generative AI tool for nurses.
The ambient clinical documentation platform will be one of the first designed specifically for nurses, building on similar programs that have been increasingly adopted by physicians, but tailored to the unique needs of the nursing profession.
Mayo Clinic is currently obtaining patient consent to record their visits with nurses. This data will be used to help Abridge develop the AI tool, which will be integrated into the health system's Epic EHR. Mayo Clinic aims to begin piloting the platform in clinical settings by early 2025.