Oracle Health (Cerner) vs eClinicalWorks

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of athenahealth vs Epic Systems vs Oracle Health: 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices 2026. Last verified June 15, 2026.

The short answer

Oracle Health (Cerner) ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #4) for Physicians and practice managers choosing an electronic health records system. Top-tier EHR for inpatient hospital environments and large systems.

At a glance

Oracle Health (Cerner)eClinicalWorks
Top 11 rank#3 / athenahealth vs Epic Systems vs Oracle Health: 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices 2026#4 / athenahealth vs Epic Systems vs Oracle Health: 11 Best EHR Software for Medical Practices 2026
Score (out of 9.4)8.98.6
Best forHospitals with complex workflowsAll-in-one for SMB practices
Pricing$$$$$ (Implementation costs in millions)$$$ ($449 to $699/mo/provider)
HQAustin, TX, USAWestborough, MA, USA
Founded19791999

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