1. North Carolina Flips on Epic EHR at 13 State Health Facilities

On August 25, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services officially launched an Epic‑based EHR system across 13 state‑operated facilities, covering behavioral health, developmental disabilities, substance use, and neuro‑medical care. The upgrade promises better care coordination, streamlined workflows, stronger security, and improved compliance. Read more

2. CareCloud Accepts the Medsphere Suit

CareCloud has finalized its acquisition of Medsphere, instantly bringing over 600 hospitals under its umbrella. The move stitches Medsphere’s inpatient EHR, RCM, EDIS, and supply‑chain tools into CareCloud’s AI‑powered outpatient platform—creating a tighter, budget‑friendly bundle for small and mid‑sized hospitals. Read more

3. Oracle Health’s Post‑Cerner Hangover

KLAS Research reports Oracle Health has lost 57 acute‑care clients since acquiring Cerner—including 12 large systems. Customer satisfaction remains stagnant, and half say they wouldn’t repurchase. On the bright side, confidence in Oracle’s long‑term vision—and some new tech deployments—are earning a cautious nod. Read more

4. AI Agents: Ready, Set, Deploy

AI agents in healthcare are officially more than sci‑fi—they’re real, ready, and smart. Growth in NLP, predictive analytics, and cloud standards plus clearer regulation mean early adopters can boost patient satisfaction, cut costs, and build for scale. Fall behind? You’ll be buying secondhand data. Read more

5. Croydon Sexual Health Goes Live with EPR/PHR

Croydon Sexual Health at the NHS Trust launched Inform Health’s EPR and PHR systems—complete with multi‑factor authentication, lab integration, self‑check‑in, and results notification. Patients are celebrating autonomy; staff are digging intuitive workflows. It’s digital care with teeth. Read more

Why It Matters

• Epic scaling in public health: Bringing modern EHR to state‑run mental and developmental health facilities is a win for equity and efficiency.
• CareCloud’s smart acquisition: A full‑spectrum platform for smaller hospitals that want enterprise functionality minus enterprise price tag.
• Oracle’s growing pains: Even giants stumble—Cerner’s woes are now Oracle’s to fix. Execution matters more than brand.
• AI agents aren’t hype: They’re ready to drive real ROI—and you’ll regret being late to the party.
• Patient empowerment in focus: Croydon shows that good EHR is more than backend—it’s about giving control back to people.