United Health Services has expanded Oracle Health's electronic health record system across its network of behavioral health facilities.
UHS, based in King of Prussia, Pa., currently includes more than 200 behavioral health facilities nationwide that offer inpatient, outpatient and residential treatment, according to a July 19 news release. The addition of the Oracle Cerner EHR will allow these facilities to more easily share information to form a collaborative treatment approach for their patients.
"There is a historical lack of health record digitization in the behavioral health sector," UHS Behavioral Health Division President Matt Peterson said in the release. "We're also seeing a rapidly growing number of patients seeking behavioral care, with many in severe situations and needing high acuity care. Teaming with technology leaders like Oracle Health helps us innovate so we can meet patients where they are and expand services to areas that are currently underserved."