Epic makes sure its product names have a “feeling” and require some thought for people to deduce the meaning, according to founder and CEO Judy Faulkner.
Category: EHRs
New bill aims to tackle VA's Oracle Health EHR woes
On May 14, leaders from both the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs committees jointly introduced a legislative package that includes additional scrutiny of the VA’s Oracle Health EHR rollout, Nextgov reported May 15.
Meditech's moves in 2024
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Senators urge VA to tighten contract with Oracle Health
Three senators are urging the Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize stronger accountability standards in their ongoing contract negotiations with Oracle Health.
Best EHRs, per MedTech Breakthrough Awards
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What's driving health systems to switch to Epic?
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Cerner lost clients after Oracle acquisition: Report
After Oracle acquired Cerner for $28.4 billion in June 2022, the company lost at least a dozen of the EHR vendor’s large clients, Bloomberg reported May 9.
How Epic got its name
Epic’s EHR got its name from the word for a Greek poem, or “a glorious recounting of events,” in this case the story of a patient, according to company founder and CEO Judy Faulkner.
How Epic got its name
Epic’s EHR got its name from the word for a Greek poem, or “a glorious recounting of events,” in this case the story of a patient, according to company founder and CEO Judy Faulkner.
