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Altera Digital Health awarded EPR contracts by two new NHS trusts. Altera Digital Health has been awarded 10-year contracts by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust to implement the Altera Electronic Patient Record (EPR) platform. This major investment marks a significant milestone in both trusts' digital transformation journeys and will support improvements to patient flow across Greater Manchester, aligning with the region's shared ambition for a fully digitally enabled future. The new systems will provide better visibility of patient information, smoother transitions between hospital and community services, and a safer, more coordinated patient experience across the region, as well as provide the platform for future innovation, including the ability to embed AI capabilities directly into the clinical pathway to further enhance safety, efficiency and the quality of care. By replacing multiple siloed health IT systems, legacy patient administration tools and core clinical systems, the Altera EPR will give clinicians a single, real-time and accurate source of patient information supported by clinical decision tools. Currently, clinical teams must log into several systems to gather essential data, a process that consumes valuable time and increases the risk of duplication or inconsistencies. The new integrated EPRs will enable staff to view and update the patient record at the point of care, which will help deliver significant time savings, enhance the reliability of information and strengthen patient safety across the organisations. By consolidating care into one unified platform, the trusts are expected to achieve substantial efficiency gains and free up clinical staff to spend more time on direct patient care. The contract awards follow a rigorous procurement process undertaken with extensive clinical and operational involvement to confirm the system meets both of the trusts' immediate needs and long-term ambitions. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust become the latest NHS trusts to select Altera's EPR platform, following the successful recent go-live at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which is already reporting early benefits for staff and supporting improved patient care. With this announcement, the Altera EPR is projected to support care for more than 10 million patients across the UK. The implementation also expands Altera's footprint across Greater Manchester to cover five out of its six acute NHS trusts. Peter Nuttall, Director of Informatics for both trusts commented: "I'm pleased we've selected Altera as our partner and can begin implementing the system to streamline workflows, connect care, and make important efficiency gains for our clinical staff. The implementation of a new EPR is a huge programme of work, which will involve all clinical services and provide a strong digital foundation for future care delivery and innovation. It's a defining moment for both organisations, which is why we're excited to get underway and provide clinical teams with up-to-date patient information at their fingertips so they can deliver quality care." Mark Hutchinson, Executive Vice President at Altera Digital Health (UK & EMEA) said: "Partnering with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust on these important programmes reflects our shared commitment to delivering safer, more connected care through a modern, clinically led EPR across Greater Manchester. We will bring the full weight of our experience supporting NHS trusts, building on our recent successful implementations across the UK to help the trusts rapidly advance their digital maturity. Each of their decisions to select the Altera EPR, which has already achieved HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7 in other parts of North West England, demonstrates their individual commitment to building a strong digital foundation for future care delivery and innovation."

Altera Digital Health unveils next-generation human-centered AI and EHR innovations at HIMSS26. March 3, 2026 Altera Digital Health (booth #4431), a global health IT leader, will exhibit at the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2026 Global Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 9-12, 2026. Altera subject matter experts will deliver several educational theater sessions on key topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) best practices, provider burnout, patient empowerment and financial resilience. Attendees are invited to join an Altera happy hour and visit the booth throughout the week to receive demos and learn about new solutions, services and product updates. Vice President of Policy and Public Affairs Leigh Burchell will also be honored at the event as a Policy Influencer as part of the 2026 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Awards. Ben Scharfe, Executive Vice President for AI, will provide crucial guidance on maximizing AI's value while managing new risks in his theater presentation, "AI unbound: Agentic workflows and deregulated risk," on Wednesday, March 11 at 1:00-1:10 p.m. Additional sessions will address key drivers and top challenges for health systems, hospitals and provider practices. Highlights from Altera's full theater schedule include: * Sunrise * From burnout to breakthrough. Laura Kohlhagen and Beth Godwin will discuss how interoperable insights and ambient documentation drive more focused clinician-patient interactions. * Turning denials into revenue protection initiatives. Kelly Johnson will highlight the need to connect revenue cycle processes to smarter workflows and sustainable operations. * Paragon * The year of the nurse: Why it matters more than ever. Geoff Nau will underscore why supporting nurses is critical to care quality, workforce stability and the future of healthcare. * Practical AI uses for community hospitals. Hass Saad will share real-world AI use cases for community hospitals to improve efficiency, reduce staff burden and deliver measurable results. * TouchWorks EHR * Small steps become giant leaps. Bob Taylor will discuss how AI-powered tools within the patient chart can create a seamless provider experience. * Clinical documentation that works. Taylor will explore how ambient AI notes with automated forms and workflow agents can reduce documentation burden and improve provider efficiency. * CareInMotion * From raw data to trusted intelligence, where care happens. Julie Greer and Corrine Micklos will share how healthcare organizations can transform data into their most valuable asset. * Altera Cloud * When systems heal themselves. Tim O'Brien will discuss how AI-driven self-healing improves availability and user confidence. * The performance drift problem. Manny Payton will share what can happen when small performance changes start adding up - and how we reverse them. * Altera Managed Services * A proven, scalable, expert led IT partner for empowered healthcare. Jeff Young and Freddie Sanchez will unpack the advantages of an expert-led IT partner. * Exposing cyber vulnerability: What healthcare leaders need to know (and do next). Young and Sanchez will underscore the need for comprehensive cybersecurity insights. * Ventus * Your contracts are talking. AI helps you listen. Michelle Durbin will discuss how organizations can turn payer contract complexity into clarity - and leverage. Additionally, HIMSS will recognize Leigh Burchell for her years of transformative leadership in health IT policy and public affairs at the Public Policy Luncheon on Tuesday, March 10. In addition to her role at Altera, Burchell is currently in her second term as Chair of HIMSS's Electronic Health Record Association (EHRA). Through these and additional leadership roles, Burchell has been a credible, consistent voice for EHR vendors in federal and state policy discussions, helping lawmakers and regulators understand the critical role that software developers play in supporting health data liquidity, innovation and patient empowerment while also advocating for practical, reasonable timelines. "Healthcare is at a pivotal moment. While organizations are navigating significant headwinds like staffing shortages and cost constraints, AI and other advanced technologies are now demonstrating the ability to really move the needle on longstanding challenges," said Marcus Perez, President, Altera Digital Health. "Human connection is at the heart of healthcare, and HIMSS is the perfect forum to connect with our clients and partners on critical issues. We look forward to demonstrating how Altera solutions and services are supporting the human moments that matter most for patients, providers and their communities." HIMSS attendees are welcome to join an in-booth happy hour on Tuesday, March 10 at 4:30-5:30 p.m. to meet Altera solution and subject matter experts and network with fellow attendees while enjoying complimentary beverages and light fare. About Altera Digital Health. A global healthcare IT leader, Altera Digital Health develops and elevates technology to bring next-level healthcare within reach. Altera's approach to our solutions is changing the way healthcare is delivered - we see the summit of what healthcare can be, but rather than total transformation, we're focused on helping organizations take the steps they need to get there. Altera designs digital health services that lead healthcare to a higher place, while we guide those we partner with, all along the way. To learn more, visit www.alterahealth.com.