Oracle Health Powers Rural Health Innovation and Transformation

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Oracle Health (NYSE:ORCL) outlined recommendations and AI-powered solutions to support state efforts under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Rural Health Transformation Program at the Rural Transformation Planning Summit on Oct 7, 2025.

Oracle emphasized tools for rural providers including telemedicine, predictive analytics, mobile extension of the EHR, and its CommunityWorks EHR tailored to smaller health systems and critical access hospitals. The company highlighted nearly two decades of rural healthcare experience and said expanded AI capabilities aim to lower costs, cut administrative burden, improve interoperability, and connect patients with clinical trials regardless of location.

Provides comprehensive, AI-powered solutions to help states deliver sustainable, high-quality healthcare in rural communities

Offers recommendations to states seeking to maximize the impact of the Rural Health Transformation Program

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Rural Transformation Planning Summit, Oracle reaffirmed its commitment to improving rural health and provided detailed recommendations to help states maximize the opportunity of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Rural Health Transformation Program, which aims to drive system-wide changes to improve healthcare access, quality of care, workforce development, and patient experiences. 

"As states across the country look to address longstanding healthcare provider shortages and access challenges, they need modern, AI-driven technology specifically designed to address the unique needs of rural communities," said Seema Verma, executive vice president and general manager, Oracle Health and Life Sciences. "With the benefits of AI and next-generation connectivity partnerships, Oracle can help provide rural care teams with advanced tools, like telemedicine, predictive analytics, and mobile extension of the EHR, to improve access, quality, and financial sustainability."

Oracle brings nearly two decades of experience working with rural healthcare organizations and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and transformative opportunities in rural geographies. Oracle Health CommunityWorks, an electronic health record (EHR) tailored to the clinical, financial, and operational needs of smaller health systems and critical access hospitals, helps rural providers streamline workflows, reduce staffing burdens, and enhance patient access through a blend of digital infrastructure, seamless interoperability, and virtual care capabilities. Oracle Health is also significantly expanding the capabilities of AI in the healthcare setting to drive down costs, reduce the administrative burden on providers, streamline collaboration between payers and providers, and help providers match patients with the best clinical trials no matter where they seek care.

Learn more about Oracle Health's support for rural healthcare here.

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FAQ

What did Oracle Health announce at the Oct 7, 2025 Rural Transformation Planning Summit (ORCL)?

Oracle presented recommendations and AI-driven solutions to help states implement the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program, focusing on telemedicine, predictive analytics, and EHR extensions.

How does Oracle Health propose to improve rural care using AI (ORCL)?

Oracle said AI will reduce administrative burden, help match patients to clinical trials, enhance predictive analytics, and support cost reduction for rural providers.

What is Oracle Health CommunityWorks and how does it serve rural hospitals (ORCL)?

CommunityWorks is an EHR tailored to smaller health systems and critical access hospitals to streamline workflows, reduce staffing burdens, and improve patient access.

Will Oracle's solutions support telemedicine access in rural areas (ORCL)?

Yes. Oracle highlighted telemedicine and mobile EHR extensions as core tools to expand access and virtual care for rural care teams.

How does Oracle say its experience supports state rural health initiatives (ORCL)?

Oracle cited nearly two decades of work with rural healthcare organizations and emphasized interoperability and next‑generation connectivity partnerships.