How to Sync PDF and Scanned Lab Reports to Cerner Automatically

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Workflow Name:

Lab Report Extraction and Sync – PDF Scanned to Cerner
Purpose:

Automatically extract lab values from scanned documents and sync them into Cerner.
Benefit:

Provides timely and accurate lab data in Cerner for clinical decision-making.
Who Uses It:

Care Providers, Health Information Management, Lab Teams
System Type:

EHR Integration Workflow
On-Premise Supported:

Yes
Supported Protocols:

FHIR, HL7, HTTPS
Industry:

Healthcare
Outcome:

Real-time structured lab data in Cerner
Category:

Description

Problem Before:

Lab entry into Cerner was manual and error-prone.
Solution Overview:

AI reads PDF/scanned reports, and delivers them to Cerner via FHIR/HL7., converts them to structured results
Key Features:

Cerner FHIR/HL7 submission, LOINC mapping, OCR extraction, validation
Business Impact:

faster charting, Improved patient safety, reduced manual effort
Productivity Gain:

Thousands of hours saved in manual entry
Cost Savings:

Reduces staffing requirements for chart updates
Security & Compliance:

encrypted data flow, HIPAA

Lab Report Sync – PDF Scanned to Cerner

Lab Report Sync automates the extraction of lab values from PDF or scanned documents and ensures accurate synchronization into Cerner EHR. It processes lab data in real time, delivering structured information for clinical use.

Real-Time Lab Data Processing for Clinical Accuracy

The solution securely retrieves information from scanned lab reports, validates and transforms it, and updates Cerner with precise results. By reducing manual entry, care providers, health information management staff, and lab teams gain timely access to reliable lab data, supporting faster clinical decision-making and operational efficiency.

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Video Title:

Pharma Industry Document Automation: Use Cases & Data Flow.
Duration:

13:18

Outcome & Benefits

Time Savings:

Eliminates manual typing of lab results
Cost Reduction:

Saves labor cost and reduces rework
Accuracy:

High accuracy with auto-validation
Productivity:

Faster updates for clinicians

Industry & Function

Function:

Document Extraction and Sync
System Type:

EHR Integration Workflow
Industry:

Healthcare

Functional Details

Use Case Type:

Lab Result Updating
Source Object:

Lab Reports
Target Object:

Cerner Observations
Scheduling:

On-demand or scheduled
Primary Users:

HIM, Lab, Providers
KPI Improved:

Lab accuracy, turnaround time
AI/ML Step:

OCR + confidence scoring
Scalability Tier:

Enterprise-grade

Technical Details

Source Type:

PDF / Scanned Document
Source Name:

Lab Report PDFs
API Endpoint URL:

Cerner FHIR Observation / HL7 ORU
HTTP Method:

POST
Auth Type:

Cerner OAuth 2.0
Rate Limit:

Dependent on Cerner configuration
Pagination:

Not applicable
Schema/Objects:

code mappings, Lab results, reference ranges
Transformation Ops:

LOINC mapping, normalization, validation
Error Handling:

HL7 NACK handling, OCR re-run
Orchestration Trigger:

Real-time or scheduled
Batch Size:

Single or multiple reports
Parallelism:

Parallel extraction threads
Target Type:

EHR
Target Name:

Cerner
Target Method:

FHIR/HL7 ORU
Ack Handling:

ACK/NACK stored for audit
Throughput:

Thousands of reports per day
Latency:

<10 seconds per document
Logging/Monitoring:

Extraction logs, NACK logs, validation logs

Connectivity & Deployment

On-Premise Supported:

Yes
Supported Protocols:

FHIR, HL7, HTTPS
Cloud Support:

Hybrid
Security & Compliance:

encrypted data flow, HIPAA

FAQ

1. What is the Lab Report Extraction and Sync workflow for Cerner?

It is an automated workflow that extracts lab values from PDF or scanned lab reports and synchronizes them into the Cerner EHR, eliminating the need for manual data entry.

2. How does the workflow extract and sync lab reports?

The workflow reads lab values from scanned documents or PDFs, validates the extracted data, and automatically updates patient records in Cerner in real-time or on a scheduled basis.

3. What types of lab information are captured?

It captures lab test results, units, reference ranges, and any relevant metadata from scanned reports to ensure accurate and complete patient records.

4. How frequently does the workflow run?

The workflow can run in near real-time or according to a configured schedule, depending on lab reporting frequency and organizational requirements.

5. What happens if a lab report cannot be processed?

If a report cannot be read or contains incomplete data, the workflow logs the issue, notifies the relevant staff, and continues processing other reports without interruption.

6. Who uses this workflow?

Care Providers, Health Information Management (HIM), and Lab Teams use this workflow to maintain accurate and timely lab data in Cerner.

7. What are the benefits of the Lab Report Extraction and Sync workflow?

It ensures timely and accurate lab data in Cerner, reduces manual transcription errors, supports real-time clinical decision-making, and improves overall patient care.

Case Study

Customer Name:

Hospitals using Cerner
Problem:

Manual lab entry delayed patient care
Solution:

Automated lab extraction and Cerner sync
ROI:

Improved care coordination and lower costs
Industry:

Healthcare
Outcome:

Real-time structured lab data in Cerner

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