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With the Patient at the Heart

We develop software that helps people get well, helps people stay well, and helps future generations be healthier.

Health Systems Help Veterans Access Housing, Food, and Healthcare Benefits Through Epic’s Interoperability With VA

The connection between Epic and the VA went live earlier this year and has already helped screen millions of patients and identify almost 100,000 eligible Veterans.

Cool Stuff Now: Enterprise Dashboards

Learn how Epic can help you make data-driven decisions for your health system.

The Epic Almanac, Volume 2

This edition includes stories about the interesting and important work happening across the Epic community, information about programs and resources available to help our customers, and some of the inside scoop from Epic – with a dash of fun for good measure.

Health Grid
Our Software

Our software makes it possible for every patient to have a single, comprehensive medical record that informs and is informed by their health experiences. The goal is higher-quality, more personalized care that's simpler for patients, medical professionals, and everyone who makes healthcare happen.

Share What You've Done, Learn What You Can Do

Nurse EHR Experts Extend the Informatics Team, Provide Peer-to-Peer Support

Nurse EHR Experts Extend the Informatics Team, Provide Peer-to-Peer Support

November 18, 2024
AdventHealth dedicates four hours per month for nurses in its Service Line Expert Extenders program to grow their EHR skills and share knowledge with their units. With part-time extenders in 85% of units, nurses saved an average of 28 minutes per shift on documentation, and nurse turnover was 21% lower when extenders participated in the Professional Excellence Program.
It Takes a Village: Coming Together to Improve Sepsis Outcomes and Reduce Mortality

It Takes a Village: Coming Together to Improve Sepsis Outcomes and Reduce Mortality

November 11, 2024
Lee Health developed a sepsis prevention and survivorship program that uses Epic's sepsis predictive model to identify at-risk patients, an order set to help the care team follow best practices, and remote patient monitoring to support patients after discharge. The organization reduced the average length of stay for patients with sepsis by two days and reduced mortality by 18%—representing 110 lives saved in one year.
Increasing Referrals for Early Intervention Services to Address Developmental Delays in Young Children

Increasing Referrals for Early Intervention Services to Address Developmental Delays in Young Children

November 04, 2024
Through a grant-funded partnership with the NYC Health Department, NYC Health + Hospitals increased referrals to free early intervention services for children with developmental delays. Employing referral forms in Epic and community health workers, the organization improved the referral rate by 30%. Children received services starting at 18-23 months on average, compared with the New York City average of 24-29 months.
Virtual Wards Help Patients Recover at Home, Free Up Hospital Capacity Across England

Virtual Wards Help Patients Recover at Home, Free Up Hospital Capacity Across England

October 28, 2024
Three NHS Foundation Trusts in England established virtual wards to alleviate hospital capacity constraints by providing acute care in patients’ homes. The trusts use Epic to refer patients to the virtual wards and ensure continuity of care. One organization’s virtual ward cared for 1,800 patients in the first year, freeing up more than 4,000 bed hours.

Latest from
Epic Research

Change in TSH Levels After Starting GLP-1 Medication by Weight Change

Patients Who Lose Weight After Starting GLP-1s More Likely to See Thyroid Level Improvement

November 19, 2024
Lead Testing Positivity Status at 12 and 24 Months of Age – Zoomed View

More Than Half of Kids Who Tested Positive for Lead Exposure at Two Years of Age Tested Negative One Year Prior

November 14, 2024
Caffeine-Related ED Visits per 100,000 ED Visits

Caffeine-Related ED Visits, Although Uncommon, Doubled for Middle School and High School Aged Children Since 2017

November 5, 2024

Epic In the News

In Latest Interoperability Expansion, Epic Advances Personalized Care

November 4, 2024
Epic enables healthcare apps to gain a more complete picture of the patient.

Epic’s Approach to AI with Sean McGunigal

October 14, 2024
Sean McGunigal shared the roadmap of Epic's AI innovations.

Leading the Charge in Nationwide Health Data Interoperability

September 5, 2024
"The success of Epic’s TEFCA implementation could pave the way for more advanced health information exchange capabilities and influence similar efforts globally."