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Cerner Corporation (CERN) presented insights at its first-ever virtual health conference, focusing on reducing clinician burnout and enhancing health equity. CEO Brent Shafer emphasized the need for actionable data in improving healthcare outcomes during the pandemic. Cerner, a leader in electronic health records, has accumulated 250 million patient records and invested $800 million annually in technology innovations. With tools like the Cerner Command Center and new dashboards, the company aims to assist healthcare providers efficiently and improve patient care.

Vynca, a leader in advance care planning, has partnered with Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq: CERN) to integrate Vynca's digital solutions with Cerner's EHR. This collaboration aims to simplify advance care planning by allowing clinicians to view patient preferences alongside health records, enhancing decision-making at end-of-life care. Studies reveal that 87% of paper forms are often unavailable in emergencies, while 70% do not reflect patient wishes. By digitizing this process, the partnership seeks to reduce medical errors and improve care quality.

Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq: CERN) announced a cash dividend of $0.18 per share, payable on October 13, 2020, to shareholders of record by the close of business on September 25, 2020. The company's Board of Directors intends to pay regular quarterly dividends, subject to their discretion based on financial health, operational results, and cash flows. This decision reflects Cerner's commitment to returning value to its shareholders while considering its business needs and legal obligations.

Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq: CERN) has partnered with Finland's regional leadership to enhance health and social services through a digital platform. This collaboration aims to streamline access and improve care delivery across four Finnish regions: Central Finland, Ostrobothnia, South Savo, and North Karelia. The project will unfold in two phases, starting with planning and development. Approximately 15,000 clinicians and 10,000 social service workers will benefit from this integrated approach, enhancing transparency and access to care for citizens.

Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq: CERN) has appointed William Mintz as Chief Strategy Officer. Mintz, who has a wealth of experience in health care solutions, will focus on identifying new business opportunities and enhancing corporate strategy. His previous roles include significant positions at Aetna and Leidos. Mintz expressed excitement about joining Cerner, highlighting the company’s commitment to innovative health care solutions. This leadership change may positively influence Cerner's strategic direction and ability to address health care challenges.

Cerner Corporation (CERN) has partnered with Amazon to integrate the Amazon Halo wellness service with Cerner's electronic health record (EHR) technology. This integration allows users to share vital health data, such as activity and body fat percentage, with their healthcare teams, enhancing patient health management. Sharp HealthCare is the first system to implement this service, improving care delivery and engagement with patient-generated data. The collaboration aims to facilitate better health outcomes through increased data accessibility and technology integration.

Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq: CERN) will release its second quarter 2020 earnings results on July 29 after market close. A conference call is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. CT to discuss these results and provide insights into future outlooks. Investors can join via dial-in at (678) 509-7542 or through an audio webcast available on Cerner’s Investor Relations page. Cerner is recognized for its innovative health technologies, designed to connect people and information systems to enhance healthcare delivery worldwide.

Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq: CERN) announced the appointment of Jerome Labat as Chief Technology Officer, bringing over 30 years of experience from Fortune 500 companies like Hewlett Packard and Oracle. Labat will focus on enhancing Cerner’s technology strategy, including advancing cloud-enabled SaaS platforms, leveraging his expertise in AI and machine learning. His leadership aims to accelerate Cerner's cognitive platform development, which is crucial for improving healthcare delivery. Labat holds multiple U.S. patents in software technology and previously led cloud initiatives at HPE.