Trust, Focus, and the Long View: Epic on the Acquired Podcast

April 22, 2025
The conversation highlights Epic’s commitment to building software in-house, staying private, and listening closely to customers.

In this episode of Acquired, Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal dive into Epic’s story. They explore how a long-term mindset, customer focus, and development-driven culture have helped Epic gain the enduring trust of many of the world’s leading healthcare organizations.

Ben and David also discuss how Epic’s software has contributed to improved clinical outcomes—including the prevention of millions of potential adverse drug events and surgical errors each year—and how MyChart helps patients stay connected to their care.

While acknowledging the complexity and challenges of healthcare today, Ben and David tell the story of Epic as a company that has succeeded by maintaining a focused, long-term commitment to doing right by its customers.

Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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From Documentation to Discovery: AI’s Expanding Role in Healthcare

April 23, 2025
In a recent episode of The AI Revolution in Medicine, Revisited podcast, Epic’s Seth Hain and Microsoft’s Dr. Matt Lungren discuss how generative AI is supporting clinicians, enhancing communication, and opening new frontiers in research.

Interoperability Supports Compassionate Care When Families Lose Loved Ones

April 18, 2025
Michael Burns, PhD, MD, of Michigan Medicine, and Ladd Wiley of Epic underscore the urgent need for automated, interoperable data exchange to prevent harmful miscommunications and ease the burden on clinicians and families.