In 2022, Small Hospitals drove demand for EHRs in the United States. Epic was the clear market leader, with the most wins in all but two categories. Oracle Health, which was created by Oracle’s $28 billion acquisition of Cerner last year, saw its first double-digit net gain in hospitals since 2018. The study found that clinician satisfaction, interoperability, and revenue cycle stability were among the big drivers for decisions to replace EHR systems in U.S. hospitals this past year.
A new study from KLAS Arch Collaborative found that Small Hospitals were the main drivers of demand for electronic health records (EHRs) in 2022. The study, which looked at the EHR market in the United States, found that Epic was the clear market leader, with the most wins in all but two categories. Oracle Health, which was created by Oracle’s $28 billion acquisition of Cerner last year, saw its first double-digit net gain in hospitals since 2018.
The study found that clinician satisfaction, interoperability, and revenue cycle stability were among the big drivers for decisions to replace EHR systems in U.S. hospitals this past year.
The EHR market is a rapidly changing landscape, and the KLAS report provides valuable insights into the latest trends. The study’s findings suggest that small hospitals are increasingly looking to replace their EHR systems and that Epic is the clear market leader for these hospitals. The report also found that Oracle Health is gaining market share, particularly among small hospitals.
The KLAS report’s findings are consistent with the broader trend of small hospitals increasingly adopting EHRs. A 2021 study by the American Hospital Association found that the number of small hospitals using EHRs increased from 63% in 2016 to 77% in 2020. The study also found that small hospitals that use EHRs are more likely to report improved patient care, increased efficiency, and reduced costs.
“Epic maintained their position as the top choice for large organizations and continued to increase the distance between themselves and the rest of the market,” said KLAS researchers in the 2023 report. “Oracle Health saw its first double-digit net gain in hospitals since 2018, driven by small hospitals and integrated delivery networks.”
The EHR market is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, as more hospitals adopt these systems. The KLAS report provides valuable insights into the latest trends in the EHR market and can help hospitals make informed decisions about their EHR needs.
