How Will Oracle’s AI-Driven EHR System Revolutionise Healthcare?

Highlights

• Oracle introduces AI integration into its EHR software to ease administrative tasks for healthcare professionals

• The AI-driven EHR enables voice commands for text input and menu navigation

Oracle has introduced an AI-driven update to its EHR software, allowing speech-driven text input and menu navigation. This cloud-based system reduces the administrative workload for healthcare professionals, giving them more time to focus on patient care.

In 2022, Oracle acquired EHR provider Cerner for USD 28 billion. Since the acquisition, Oracle has been working on a new EHR system, which the company confirms is not based on Cerner’s technology. Existing Cerner clients will eventually need to transition to the new Oracle EHR platform.

AI-powered with an Intuitive Interface

Oracle’s browser-based EHR offers healthcare professionals a user-friendly experience. Features include a search bar and a chronological list of appointments for easy navigation. Users can interact via microphone, with generative AI providing instant responses to queries for a seamless workflow.

Instant Access to Relevant Patient Information

The system highlights change in a patient’s condition, such as new medications or lab results, since their last visit. Physicians can access this data through voice commands, saving time and reducing manual effort. The system learns user preferences, such as commonly prescribed medications, and recognises query patterns for better efficiency. For detailed information, physicians can click on citations linked to the original records. Medication dosages and recommendations are connected to validated databases for accuracy.

Rollout Begins in 2025

Oracle plans to launch the AI-powered EHR system in the U.S. in 2025, starting with an early adopter program. The platform will undergo refinement based on feedback. With healthcare clients already transitioned to the cloud, Oracle expects a smoother implementation.

Oracle also offers Clinical AI Agent, a generative AI tool for creating medical documentation. This tool, used by 70 healthcare providers in the U.S., enables physicians to record patient visits through a mobile app. The AI generates clinical notes from the appointment, eliminating the need for manual documentation.