Cerner, Validec partner for integration of patient-generated data
Cerner has partnered with Validic, the leading digital health platform, to enable access and connectivity to patient-generated data from clinical and fitness devices and applications.
Using Validic's digital health platform, Cerner will be able to integrate clinical, fitness, wellness and nutritional data into the patient's personal health portal, HealtheLife, according to a release. With the patient's consent, that information will be sent to their EMR, giving nurses and physicians visibility to their health on a daily basis.
Cerner cited the need to provide actionable data on a regular basis, not just the information collected at the doctor's office. "Given Validic is device- and platform-agnostic, our alignment provides a much broader reach to clinical and wellness data to help propel our digital health strategy to healthcare organizations we serve, including the acceleration of remote patient monitoring, telehealth, and wellness initiatives," said Brian Carter, senior director and general manager, personal health, Cerner.
Validic provides solutions for a broad range of healthcare segments, including health systems and providers, pharmaceutical groups, research organizations and employer groups.
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