What You Should Know:
- Carequality, a non-profit interoperability framework, has successfully resolved a dispute between two of its members, Particle Health and Epic.
- The resolution underscores the strength of Carequality's framework and the community's dedication to upholding trust and responsible data-sharing practices.
Epic-Particle Dispute Resolution Process
The dispute, which centered around allegations of improper data access and exchange practices, underwent a
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FTC May Intervene in Epic Systems Antitrust Lawsuit
What You Should Know:
- During a visit to Wisconsin focused on corporate consolidation in the grocery industry, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Lina Khan addressed questions about potential FTC involvement in an antitrust lawsuit against Verona-based Epic Systems, WKOW first reports.
- Khan’s visit included a listening session in Baraboo and a press conference alongside Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Black Earth) to address concerns about corporate consolidation in the grocery store
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Epic Declines to Appeal Carequality Resolution in Dispute with Particle Health
What You Should Know:
- In an ongoing dispute over patient data privacy, Epic Systems has announced it will not appeal the Carequality Steering Committee's resolution, urging Particle Health to do the same and allow for the immediate release of the full resolution document.
Background of the Dispute
The dispute arose earlier this year when Epic, acting on behalf of its customer governing council, filed a complaint with Carequality against Particle Health. Epic alleged that certain
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Epic Challenges Particle Health Over Data Privacy Dispute
What You Should Know:
- Epic Systems, a leading electronic health records (EHR) provider, has initiated a dispute against Particle Health through the Carequality interoperability network, raising concerns about the potential misuse of patient medical records.
- The dispute, filed at the direction of Epic's customer governing council, alleges that some Particle customers used the network to take people’s medical records under false pretenses.
Alleged Misuse of Data
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Particle Health Sues Epic Systems, Alleging Antitrust Violations in EHR Market
What You Should Know:
- Particle Health, a company specializing in aggregating and delivering actionable patient data, has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Epic Systems Corporation.
- The lawsuit accuses Epic of abusing its dominant position in the electronic health records (EHR) market to hinder competition in the burgeoning payer platform market.
Epic's Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices
Particle's complaint alleges that Epic is actively thwarting the development of
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Epic EHR Now Enables Direct Patient Access to Health Data
What You Should Know:
- Epic Systems announced a development that will empower patients to have greater control over their health information, CNBC first reports. Patients will soon be able to directly share their health data with various apps of their choice, marking a significant step forward in data interoperability.
- This new capability is made possible through the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), a federal initiative aimed at facilitating secure and
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Beebe Healthcare to Deploy Epic Enterprise EHR Across Network
What You Should Know:
- Beebe Healthcare, a comprehensive healthcare system serving Sussex County, Delaware, and the surrounding region announced a strategic partnership with Epic, a leading healthcare software company, to implement its enterprise electronic health record (EHR) system. This move aims to deliver a more seamless and integrated care experience for patients across Sussex County.
- Currently, Beebe Healthcare operates on separate EHR platforms for its Medical Group and
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Epic Breaks Ground on “Other Worlds” Campus, Inspired by Narnia and Lord of the Rings
What You Should Know:
- Verona, Wisconsin-based EHR leader Epic Systems has begun construction on its sixth campus, aptly named "Other Worlds," The Cap Times first reports.
- Following approval this month from the city’s Plan Commission, the whimsical addition continues the company's tradition of drawing inspiration from fantasy literature for its office designs.
Inspired by Narnia and Lord of the Rings
Other Worlds will take cues from beloved fantasy works like "The
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Epic & Press Ganey Integrate to Streamline Nursing Quality Data
What You Should Know:
- Press Ganey, a provider of healthcare experience measurement and data analysis, announced a collaboration with Epic to integrate nurse-sensitive indicators (NSIs) and outcomes directly into Press Ganey's National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI).
- The strategic integration partnership will significantly improve efficiency for nursing leaders and ultimately enhance patient care.
What is the NDNQI?
The NDNQI is a comprehensive database
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Highmark Health to Host Epic’s Payer Platform on Google Cloud
What You Should Know:
- Highmark Health announced a collaboration with Epic and Google Cloud to revolutionize payer-provider collaboration and personalize the patient experience.
- The strategic integration leverages Epic's Payer Platform and Google Cloud's data analytics capabilities to empower both health insurers and healthcare providers.
Breaking Down Communication Barriers
Highmark Health leverages Epic's Payer Platform, which fosters collaboration between payers and
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