Oracle Health and CLEAR Deploy Digital Check-In System as Oracle Secures CMS Aligned Network Status

The integration aims to replace paper-based intake with QR code identity verification, supported by early adoption at New Jersey health system AtlantiCare.

Oracle Health, a provider of electronic health records and healthcare IT systems, has been designated as a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Aligned Network. Concurrently, the company introduced a digital solution designed to replace paper-based patient check-ins. The system integrates CLEAR1, a secure identity platform developed by the identity verification company CLEAR, allowing patients to confirm their identity and share health records using a QR code. The collected data is routed directly into the provider's electronic health record workflows.

“Oracle Health is committed to making sure patients have access to and remain in control of their health data. Our participation in the CMS Aligned Networks will help health systems and patients connect data across settings, reduce fragmentation, and improve how clinicians and patients access the information they need,” said Seema Verma, executive vice president and general manager, Oracle Health and Life Sciences. “Oracle will continue working with government and industry leaders to deliver a secure, interoperable, and AI-enabled healthcare system that improves experiences for patients and clinicians while driving down the cost of care delivery.”

This technology application aligns with the CMS “Kill the Clipboard” initiative, a federal push to eliminate manual administrative processes in medical facilities. The CLEAR1 platform utilized in this integration holds Full Service certification from the Kantara Initiative for NIST Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2) and Authenticator Assurance Level 2 (AAL2), which operate as standards for healthcare data exchange.

“Healthcare has long relied on fragmented, manual intake processes that create friction for patients and administrative burden for providers,” said David Bardan, SVP, Head of Healthcare, CLEAR. “By integrating CLEAR1 with Oracle Health, we’re working to help eliminate the clipboard entirely, enabling a simple, secure digital check-in that verifies the person and seamlessly connects their information into clinical workflows. This will be a meaningful step toward a more interoperable, patient-centered healthcare experience where trust, privacy, and ease of use are built into every interaction.”

AtlantiCare, a regional health system based in New Jersey, is an early adopter of this digital intake workflow. The organization has applied the technology to manage patient admissions without physical paperwork.

“As one of the first healthcare systems in the nation to pledge support for the CMS Interoperability Framework, AtlantiCare is excited to partner with Oracle Health to deliver on that vision,” said Jordan Ruch, CIO of AtlantiCare. “We’ve completed full integration of this technology into our ambulatory check-in workflows, positioning us to deliver a faster, paper-free experience for patients, providers, and staff. This eliminates waiting room forms and repetitive medical history collection, with verified patient information flowing securely and seamlessly into our system as we prepare for broader rollout.”

The CMS Aligned Network designation indicates that Oracle Health's interoperability platform can communicate with other aligned networks and Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) to facilitate data sharing. This development follows the designation of Oracle Health Information Network Inc., a subsidiary of Oracle, as a QHIN under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) last year.