Meharry Medical College and Oracle collaborate to advance health care access, innovation and education

Oracle Health and Meharry Medical College today announced plans to improve medical education and community health care across Middle Tennessee and beyond. As part of their non-binding MOU, Meharry and Oracle aim to establish a health technology education and research collaborative, a health innovation hub and a community care and wellness center in Nashville. The two organizations will also work together to cultivate the skills of tomorrow’s health care leaders, providing them with hands-on training and experiential learning opportunities using Oracle’s cloud, AI and clinical applications. “Our partnership with Oracle marks a pivotal moment for both Meharry and health care education, delivery and equity around the world,” said James E.K. Hildreth, Ph.D., M.D., president and chief executive officer, Meharry Medical College. “One of the nation’s four historically Black academic health science centers, Meharry has been addressing health disparities and proving that mission-driven care can change lives for nearly 150 years. By combining our expertise with Oracle Health’s innovative technology, we will forge a path that other institutions and communities can follow. This collaboration transcends education and will create a model for more compassionate, equitable and community-centered care allowing everyone access to the care they need and deserve.” Meharry is focused...