Acquired

Epic Systems (MyChart)

April 21, 2025·3h 55m·6-min readconversationaltechnology
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Epic Systems, a privately held healthcare software company founded by Judith Faulkner in 1979, has become the dominant player in the U.S. electronic health record (EHR) market through a unique, founder-driven strategy of vertical integration, self-reliance, and long-term thinking. Despite

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Judith Faulkner

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Epic SystemsCernerKaiser Permanente

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