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EPIC EHR OVERVIEW
Started in 1979 in the Wisconsin garage of founder Judy Faulkner, software giant Epic is one of the most popular, well-known solutions in the healthcare space. They invest 50% of their operating expenses back into Research and Development which help make innovation a key driver in their growth. They are also one of the few technology giants that focus specifically on the EHR business. This has made them a powerhouse in the EHR space.
Many EHR organizations have bought their way into technology via acquisitions. Not true for Epic. They’re all about building their own software from scratch instead of buying it from other companies.
While Epic Healthcare is widely known for having implementations in large hospital systems, they also offer a fantastic product called Epic Sonnet that can be used for small to medium sized medical practices. Epic Sonnet is a scaled back version of their enterprise EHR, that comes with an appealing scaled back price tag. While Epic isn’t the cheapest by a long shot, it does offer substantial value to its customers.
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How did Epic Healthcare get started?
As mentioned, Judy Faulkner started Epic and today stands as one of the richest women in America. She is a billionaire, but before you throw shade on Judy, know that she has signed the Giving Pledge, one where billionaires agree to donate the majority of their wealth to charity. Faulkner said, “My goal in pledging 99% of my assets to philanthropy is to help others with roots – food, warmth, shelter, healthcare, education – so they too can have wings.”
Epic started under the original name of Human Services Computing in 1979 while Judy was in college at the University of Wisconsin in Madison where she graduated with a Master’s in Computer Science. She also wrote the first code for the company’s software.
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AI at EPIC HEALTHCARE: HYPE OR REAL?
Although the term AI may seem extremely overplayed in healthcare, we feel Epic nails it with their thoughts around Artificial Intelligence, “It’s fundamentally changing how we interact with technology—turning software into a trusted colleague or assistant and freeing each of us to achieve more.”
Many organizations promote AI as “bells and whistles” but Epic has a much more realistic approach. Getting freed up to be able to achieve more. How much more can you ask for? In a world where clinician and staff burnout is real, AI can provide some true relief. Ultimately, this will help patients to receive the best care they possibly can.
So in our opinion… the AI at Epic is Real!
How has Epic improved interoperability ?
Epic Systems has played a significant role in shaping interoperability in the healthcare industry such as:
- They built the first EHR based interoperability network.
- They worked with other EHR vendors on data sharing projects, showing they’re open to cooperation for patient and healthcare benefit.
- Epic actively took part in creating standards like HL7 and FHIR. These help different EHR systems communicate smoothly.
- Epic Showroom lets third-party developers create apps to work with their solution. This encouraged making tools that improve data sharing. They also launched Connection Hub that is “an online directory for vendors to share their ability to interoperate with Epic software.”
- Epic’s Share Everywhere lets patients securely share medical info.
- They have committed to transition all its health systems and hospitals to the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) by the end of 2025. The hope is this will inspire others to follow.
Overall, Epic Systems aims to make data sharing easier!
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EPICCARE AMBULATORY EHR SUITE FEATURES
The EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite is a central solution that delivers features that would benefit any small to medium sized practices including but not limited to:
- Medical billing solution that provides tools for generating claims, determining eligibility, and outstanding payment follow-ups.
- You can also integrate Medical Billing Services
- Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
- Care Everywhere – Offers interoperability with other EHRs
- Easy online scheduling
- Prescription Management
- Telemedicine opportunities with all the nation’s top telehealth providers or local providers offering telehealth services through Epic.
- Mobile friendly EHR
- High patient engagement
- Full access to the Epic Community
EPIC SOFTWARE FOR SPECIALTY PRACTICES
Epic offers a variety of modules for different specialties with clever names such as Stork (for Obstetrics), Bones (for Ortho), ASAP (for ER departments) and Cupid (for Cardiology).
There are third party IT consultants that can help you integrate the different modules. One we found called Health Tech Resources promotes they are, “a group of professionals that can seamlessly implement, integrate, and optimize the chosen modules.”
Finally, Epic EMR system leverages a community of expert contributors in the different specialty fields that provide pre-built content.
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