Epic

Epic Systems Corporation is a privately held healthcare software company headquartered in Verona, Wisconsin. Founded in 1979 by Judith Faulkner, Epic specializes in developing electronic health record (EHR) systems that enhance patient care and streamline healthcare operations. As of 2023, the company employs approximately 13,000 individuals.

Epic's flagship product is its comprehensive EHR system, integrating various healthcare functions including patient scheduling, billing, documentation, and decision support. This system is utilized by a diverse range of healthcare providers such as community hospitals, academic medical centers, children's organizations, and safety net providers.

Additional users include retail clinics, multispecialty groups, integrated delivery networks, rehab centers, and patients' homes, showing the wide adoption of Epic's solutions across the healthcare sector.

Specialized Applications

• MyChart: A patient portal allowing individuals to access their medical records, schedule appointments, request prescription refills, communicate with healthcare teams, and manage billing information. It serves over 150 million patients across the United States.
• Cogito: An analytic environment consisting of Epic data warehouse and analytics capabilities, enabling healthcare organizations to derive insights from their data.
• Care Everywhere: A health information exchange software that facilitates sharing of patient data across different healthcare systems, enhancing care coordination.

Healthcare Services Supported

Epic's software supports a wide array of healthcare services such as oncology, obstetrics, anesthesia, radiology, clinical laboratory, and inpatient and acute care, catering to the needs of various medical specialties.

Headquarters and Architecture

The company's Verona headquarters is known for its unique and imaginative architecture, covering over 1,000 acres. Themed buildings include the 'Farm Campus,' 'Wizard Academy,' 'King's Cross Station,' and the 'Jules Verne building.'

The campus features extensive art installations, an underground auditorium named 'Deep Space' seating 11,400, a treehouse for meetings, and emphasizes sustainable design with natural landscapes.

Global Presence

Epic has expanded internationally with offices in:

• United Kingdom
• Netherlands
• United Arab Emirates
• Saudi Arabia
• Finland
• Australia
• Singapore
• Norway
• Denmark
• Milwaukee, WI, USA
• Madison, WI, USA
• Kansas City, MO, USA

These locations support Epic’s global clientele, ensuring healthcare providers worldwide can leverage its technology to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Epic's commitment to innovation and quality has established it as a leader in the healthcare software industry. The company continually strives to improve the quality of care and efficiency for healthcare organizations worldwide.