Patterson Health Center (PHC) is adopting Oracle Health CommunityWorks and Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent to enhance healthcare services, improve patient care, and reduce administrative burdens.

The Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent will automate clinical documentation, significantly decreasing manual workloads and helping to combat provider burnout.

This technological upgrade aims to free clinicians from administrative tasks, allowing them to focus more on patient care and expand access to underserved rural areas.

PHC's CEO, Sarah Teaff, highlighted the importance of innovative technologies in scaling services while maintaining high-quality, family-centered care.

The integration of an electronic health record (EHR) system will streamline clinical workflows, link interactions to billing, and enhance financial transparency and reimbursement rates.

This system also improves financial operations by connecting clinical workflows directly to billing processes, increasing reimbursements.

PHC aims to expand its services and strengthen its reputation as a trusted healthcare provider by adopting these advanced technologies, fostering a healthier community.

The initiative addresses critical challenges faced by rural Kansas hospitals, where over 63% are at risk of closure due to financial instability and reduced patient services.

PHC's implementation of Oracle Health will create integrated digital patient records, improving workflow efficiency, care coordination, and financial transparency, which can lead to higher reimbursements.

This deployment aligns with Oracle's broader strategy following its $28.3 billion acquisition of Cerner in 2022, strengthening its position in the healthcare AI market and rural healthcare access.

New features from Oracle Health CommunityWorks include a patient portal that facilitates better communication about appointments and treatment plans, reducing wait times and enhancing collaboration with external providers.

The deployment also includes an AI-powered clinical documentation system, integrated digital patient records, and a patient portal, all designed to streamline processes and improve care delivery.