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672. What Makes Judy Faulkner Run?

April 24, 2026·1h 0msolotechnology
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Judy Faulkner, founder and CEO of Epic Systems, has built one of the most dominant electronic health record (EHR) companies in the U.S. without venture capital or going public, prioritizing patient safety, integrated software, and long-term mission over profit maximization.


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Judy Faulkner

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Judy FaulknerBob Wachter

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Epic SystemsParticle Health

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MyChartCare EverywhereAPIs

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Api DesignArtificial IntelligenceBusiness ModelsData EngineeringEntrepreneurshipSoftware EngineeringStartups

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