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At a Glance
Cerner
Cerner
Star Rating
(236)3.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (70.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Epic
Epic
Star Rating
(930)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (77.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Epic excels in Clinical Workflow Management, particularly with its Multiple Medical Provider Access feature, which received a score of 9.1 compared to Cerner's 8.2. Reviewers mention that this capability significantly enhances collaboration among healthcare providers.
  • Reviewers mention that Epic's Meaningful Use Reporting feature stands out with a score of 8.9, while Cerner lags behind at 6.8. Users say that Epic's reporting tools are more intuitive and comprehensive, making compliance easier for healthcare organizations.
  • G2 users highlight Epic's ePHI Storage capabilities, scoring 9.0, as superior to Cerner's 8.1. Users report that Epic provides more robust security measures and better data management options, which are crucial for patient information protection.
  • Users on G2 indicate that Epic's Integration with EHRs is rated at 8.7, while Cerner does not have a comparable score. Reviewers mention that Epic's seamless integration capabilities streamline workflows and reduce administrative burdens.
  • Reviewers say that Epic's Quality of Support is rated at 8.2, significantly higher than Cerner's 7.1. Users report that Epic's support team is more responsive and knowledgeable, which is vital for resolving issues quickly in a healthcare setting.
  • Users report that Epic's Product Direction score of 8.9 reflects a strong commitment to innovation, while Cerner's score of 6.4 suggests a need for improvement. Reviewers mention that Epic's roadmap includes exciting new features that enhance user experience and functionality.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cerner
No pricing available
Epic
No pricing available
Free Trial
Cerner
No trial information available
Epic
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.7
186
8.8
765
Ease of Use
7.1
186
8.1
776
Ease of Setup
6.6
25
7.0
92
Ease of Admin
6.6
23
7.6
90
Quality of Support
7.2
168
8.2
729
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
24
8.4
88
Product Direction (% positive)
6.4
183
9.0
756
Features by Category
Clinical Workflow Management
8.2
19
9.1
110
8.1
16
8.9
100
6.8
19
8.9
102
7.8
20
9.0
120
Patient Health Information Management
8.1
18
9.0
102
7.7
14
8.8
97
7.7
19
8.9
115
Agentic AI - EHR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Medical Practice ManagementHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
7.7
6
8.7
21
Operations Management
7.3
5
8.4
16
7.7
5
8.5
17
7.8
6
8.6
20
6.7
5
7.9
18
Added Efficiencies
7.3
5
8.7
19
8.7
5
9.3
20
7.3
5
9.3
16
7.3
5
8.8
20
Clinical Decision SupportHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
8.0
9
Decision Analysis
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Integration
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Management
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Analytics
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Agentic AI - Clinical Decision Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cerner
Cerner
Epic
Epic
Cerner and Epic are categorized as Medical Practice Management and EHR
Unique Categories
Cerner
Cerner has no unique categories
Epic
Epic is categorized as Clinical Decision Support
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cerner
Cerner
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
5.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
70.5%
Epic
Epic
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
6.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
77.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Cerner
Cerner
Hospital & Health Care
79.1%
Medical Practice
9.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.1%
Mental Health Care
2.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
1.4%
Other
4.1%
Epic
Epic
Hospital & Health Care
74.9%
Medical Practice
9.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.3%
Higher Education
2.3%
Mental Health Care
1.0%
Other
7.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cerner
Cerner
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

The efficiency of powernote is extremely useful. Instead of manually editing the note in clinical notes, I can click to insert certain phrases which I can then edit.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

There are many things that i dislike, but the biggest concern I have is the fact that there seems to be multiple ways to carry out the same task. This leads to people being on different pages and sometimes things getting lost in the shuffle.

Epic
Epic
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Maryam S.
MS
Maryam S.
Verified User in Medical Practice

(1) Billing system integration (2) Automatic reminders (3) e-prescribing (4) Document scanning (5) Medication tracking (6) Allows for individualized templates for the patient history and physical examination which saves time when entering patient...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Rosanna T.
RT
Rosanna T.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

There thing I dislike is that it doesn’t organize patient demographics in a consistent area. Sometimes the chart would note the height in different navigation screens. I don’t like that you can’t attach surveys directly in the patient’s encounter but you...

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Epic
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Discussions
Cerner
Cerner Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Cerner has no discussions with answers
Epic
Epic Discussions
What is the easiest way to access inputting diagnoses?
2 comments
Mark M.
MM
I am searching for this too. I am finding that people are frustrated and possibly not using to exact diagnosis.Read more
What is the easiest way to access inputting diagnoses?
2 comments
Cliff C.
CC
if sending to another physician via a referral, there is a field called dx/px; where you can either free text the diagnosis / procedure, or use one of the...Read more
What does Epic software do?
2 comments
Hannah M C.
HC
Electronic health record utilized by many hospitals and hospital systemsRead more