Feature Conduit Epic Cerner
Workflow Customization No-code interface; customizable by operations teams without IT Requires IT tools like SmartTools and SmartForms Requires vendor or technical support for most changes
Ease of Changes Fast, user-driven updates IT-driven changes; longer lead times Requires technical knowledge and coordination
IT Dependency Minimal High High
Deployment Speed Days Weeks to months Weeks to months
Cross-Team Coordination Designed for real-time, cross-role coordination Limited; often siloed Possible but requires custom setup
Integration Seamless with EHRs, email, and enterprise systems Standard integrations; often need custom work Standard integrations; setup can be complex
Security & Access Control Operates within secure environments; role-based controls Meets standards; depends on configuration Meets standards; ongoing governance required