Oracle's acquisition of Cerner created Oracle Health, one of the largest healthcare IT companies. But is enterprise software the right choice for every hospital? This comparison examines HospitalOS as an alternative for facilities seeking powerful features without enterprise complexity.
Quick Comparison
| Factor | HospitalOS | Oracle Cerner | |--------|------------|---------------| | Target Market | All hospital sizes | Mid-Large hospitals | | Pricing | One-time license | Subscription + License | | Starting Cost | $5,000 | $500,000+ | | Implementation | 4-8 weeks | 12-24 months | | Complexity | Moderate | High | | Offline Mode | Yes | No |
Pricing Comparison
HospitalOS
- License: $5,000-$50,000 (one-time)
- Implementation: $2,000-$10,000
- Support: $0-$2,000/year
- 5-Year TCO: $15,000-$70,000
Oracle Cerner
- License: $500,000-$2,000,000+
- Subscription: $5,000-$50,000/month
- Implementation: $200,000-$1,000,000
- 5-Year TCO: $1,500,000-$5,000,000+
Feature Comparison
| Feature | HospitalOS | Oracle Cerner | |---------|------------|---------------| | OPD/IPD | Yes | Yes | | Emergency | Yes | Yes | | Pharmacy | Yes | Yes | | Laboratory | Yes | Yes | | Radiology | Yes | Yes | | EMR | Yes | Yes | | Billing | Yes | Yes | | Analytics | Yes | Advanced | | Offline Mode | Yes | No | | International | Yes | Limited |
Key Differences
Oracle Advantage
- Advanced analytics
- Large vendor stability
- Extensive US market share
- Research/Academic features
HospitalOS Advantage
- Affordable pricing
- Quick implementation
- Offline capability
- International support
- Simpler operations
Choose HospitalOS If:
- You're a community hospital
- Budget is important
- You need quick deployment
- You operate internationally
- Offline capability matters
- IT resources are limited
Choose Cerner If:
- You're a large US health system
- You have $1M+ IT budget
- Advanced analytics are critical
- Academic/research features needed
- Long implementation is acceptable
Conclusion
Oracle Cerner serves large health systems well, but HospitalOS offers the right balance for community hospitals, clinics, and international facilities seeking enterprise features at accessible prices.
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