HH Health Expands Partnership with Oracle Health
Huntsville Hospital Health System (HH Health), recognized as one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States, is enhancing its collaboration with Oracle Health to improve patient care, foster innovation, and boost operational efficiency throughout its network. By broadening the application of Oracle Health Foundation electronic health records (EHR) across all facilities and implementing Oracle Health Data Intelligence, HH Health aims to deepen its insights into the health of its patient community while optimizing financial outcomes.
Comprehensive Care Across Northern Alabama and Southern Tennessee
Serving the residents of northern Alabama and southern Tennessee, HH Health employs nearly 20,000 staff members across a network that includes numerous physician practices, clinics, and 14 community hospitals. With the network now delivering over 100,000 inpatient admissions and more than one million outpatient procedures each year, HH Health recognizes the necessity to enhance staff efficiency, ensure consistent quality care, and improve both patient and provider experiences across its facilities.
Standardizing EHR for Improved Coordination
To meet these objectives, HH Health is set to standardize its electronic health record systems with Oracle Health’s EHR to facilitate care coordination and provide a uniform experience for patients and providers transitioning between facilities. The EHR was successfully launched at Helen Keller Hospital and Red Bay Hospital last year, with implementations in 41 physician practices and clinics to date. Additionally, clinicians at Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children, and Madison Hospital have been utilizing the system since 2019. Expansion into more hospitals and facilities is anticipated in the coming years.
Vision for Integrated Patient Care
Rick Corn, vice president and chief information officer of Huntsville Hospital Health System, commented, “As we strive to connect and expand the hospitals in our region, we have chosen Oracle Health as our key partner in healthcare technology to help us realize our vision of an integrated patient chart. This initiative aims to enhance care quality, improve patient safety, and ensure seamless care continuity throughout our health system.” He further highlighted the importance of community-based hospitals in addressing specific challenges faced by patients, particularly in rural and underserved regions. This partnership is designed to unify the network, standardize technology, and facilitate the adoption of innovative solutions that allow facilities to work cohesively and serve their communities effectively.
Seamless Integration Across Facilities
As the implementation process progresses, Oracle Health technology will create a cohesive system across the network, enabling caregivers and staff to manage patient health more efficiently, irrespective of which HH Health facility a patient attends. The EHR will provide clinicians with a consistent user interface and a unified patient history, streamlining documentation, enhancing care decisions, and simplifying patient follow-ups.
Leveraging Data for Enhanced Healthcare Outcomes
HH Health plans to utilize Oracle Health Data Intelligence, which is set to be introduced later this year, to fully leverage its data for innovation, improve care plans, boost patient engagement, and increase reimbursement rates. Designed to harness the security, performance, and scalability of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Health Data Intelligence is an adaptable suite of cloud infrastructure, applications, and analytics that allows various healthcare and governmental stakeholders to utilize data across the healthcare ecosystem without the complexities of integrating disparate systems.
Comprehensive Insights for Better Care
This suite offers a fully managed intelligent data lake equipped with AI and data analytics capabilities, making it suitable for various applications, including enhancing population health strategies and optimizing value-based care, as well as supporting academic medical institutions in accelerating research and improving patient outcomes. Oracle Health Data Intelligence continuously and securely integrates patient data from diverse sources—such as clinical records, claims, revenue cycles, and social determinants—providing insights across both administrative and clinical workflows. Consequently, healthcare providers and policymakers can obtain a more holistic view of their patients and communities while benefiting from actionable recommendations aimed at optimizing care and financial results.
Strengthening the Partnership
Seema Verma, executive vice president and general manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences, stated, “HH Health’s decision to expand its enduring partnership with Oracle Health demonstrates the mutual vision, trust, and accomplishments we have achieved over the years.” She emphasized that close collaboration with clients like HH Health is essential as Oracle evolves its technology to better serve the needs of both clinicians and patients.
