Virtua Health's Digital Transformation with Oracle Cloud
In a significant development for the healthcare sector, Virtua Health has officially launched its Oracle Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) solutions, with Alithya serving as its strategic implementation partner. This milestone marks a crucial step in Virtua's ongoing digital transformation, which aims to enhance operational efficiency, improve financial visibility, and promote agility across the organization.
By choosing Alithya, a leader in healthcare digital transformation, Virtua aims to streamline its operations and empower its teams through the use of cutting-edge cloud technology. With the successful implementation of Oracle Cloud, Virtua is not only modernizing its financial processes and procurement functions but is also gearing up for the deployment of Oracle Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) in August 2025, further enhancing its capabilities.
Tom Gordon, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Virtua Health, emphasized the importance of this partnership. “At Virtua, we are committed to creating outstanding experiences for our workforce in addition to our patients. Our collaboration with Alithya equips our teams with the latest tools necessary to provide exceptional care and service to our community,” stated Gordon.
Key Features of the Implementation
The project encompasses several pivotal components that contribute to its overarching goals:
- - Comprehensive Implementation of Oracle Cloud ERP: This transformation focuses on finance and procurement operations, ensuring they are more efficient and responsive to the needs of both the organization and its patients.
- - Upcoming Oracle Cloud EPM Launch: Scheduled to go live in August 2025, this deployment will provide Virtua Health with advanced capabilities for planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Moreover, it will draw upon Alithya’s specialized analytics focused on healthcare costs, thereby facilitating a seamless integration of data along with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
This implementation not only reflects Alithya's dedicated role as a premier Oracle partner but also showcases its leadership in driving healthcare transformation through cloud technology and effective organizational alignment.
About Virtua Health
Virtua Health serves as an academic health system dedicated to promoting wellness in South Jersey. It provides a wide array of advanced healthcare services, employing approximately 15,000 colleagues across a network of hospitals, outpatient centers, and clinics. This includes notable programs in cardiology and transplant services. Their commitment to community health is evident in various outreach initiatives, the standout being the “Eat Well” program which includes a mobile grocery store aimed at improving access to nutritious food.
Affiliated with esteemed institutions such as Rowan University, Virtua Health emphasizes research and education through the Virtua Health College of Medicine's Life Sciences program. Collaborations with Penn Medicine and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia further solidify its commitment to providing comprehensive care.
A Future-Oriented Approach
As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Virtua Health focuses on creating innovative solutions to address the community's health challenges. By leveraging advanced technology through Oracle Cloud and partnering with knowledgeable entities like Alithya, Virtua is positioning itself for sustained growth and success. This endeavor is designed to not only enhance internal operations but also to ensure that high-quality care remains accessible to all residents of Southern New Jersey.
With this implementation, Virtua Health is not just enhancing operational processes but is also taking a significant leap towards a future defined by digital excellence in healthcare delivery. This not only benefits the organization but also enhances the experience for the patients they serve, ensuring that they receive the best possible care and services moving forward.
Conclusion
The successful launch of Oracle Cloud at Virtua Health stands as a testament to the power of strategic partnerships and innovative technology in the healthcare space. As organizations continue to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare delivery, Virtua Health's approach provides a blueprint for others in the industry to follow as they strive to enhance their services and operational effectiveness.