Item 8.01 Other Events.

On December 12, 2012, Cerner Corporation (the "Company") announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of shares of the Company's Common Stock in the open market or in privately-negotiated purchases, or both, at an aggregate purchase price of up to $170 million. The timing and amount of any share repurchases will be determined by the Company's management based on market conditions and other factors. No time limit was set for completion of the program. The previous stock repurchase program approved by the Company's Board of Directors in 2008 has been terminated. A press release announcing the repurchase program was issued and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release of Cerner Corporation dated December 12, 2012.

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