Epic

Epic is a privately held healthcare software company. According to the company, hospitals that use its software hold medical records of 54% of patients in the United States and 2.5% of patients worldwide.

History

Epic Systems Corporation, or Epic, is a privately held healthcare software company. Epic was founded in 1979 by Judith R. Faulkner. Originally headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Epic moved its headquarters to a large campus in the suburb of Verona, Wisconsin in 2005, where it employs 10,000 people as of 2019.

Software

Epic's software allows medical professionals to access and manage electronic health records (EHRs). The software is designed to be used by mid-size and large medical groups, hospitals, and integrated healthcare organizations. Epic's applications support functions related to patient care, including registration and scheduling; clinical systems for doctors, nurses, emergency personnel, and other care providers; systems for lab technologists, pharmacists, and radiologists; and billing systems for insurers.

Market share

Epic has a significant presence in the healthcare industry. According to the company, hospitals that use its software hold medical records of 54% of patients in the United States and 2.5% of patients worldwide.

Criticism

Epic has been criticized for its lack of interoperability with other EHR systems, leading to increased healthcare costs. The company has also been criticized for its high costs and for practices that allegedly lock in clients, although Epic has disputed these claims.

See also

• Electronic health record
• Healthcare software
• Health information technology

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