Epic Systems Advances Medical Record Sharing via New Federal Network

On Aug 16, 2024

TL/DR –

Epic Systems, a healthcare software company, is encouraging its customers to use a new federal network for sharing medical records. The company, who provides electronic medical record systems, is making the push as it stands to benefit from facilitating connections to the network. This move comes amidst a broader industry shift towards interoperability in healthcare.

Epic Systems Advocates for Hospitals to Adopt New Federal Network for Medical Record Sharing

Healthcare software giant Epic Systems is encouraging hospital clients to employ a new federal network for sharing medical records. This move aligns with recent legislation that promotes greater patient accessibility to their health data.

By adopting this new system, hospitals can provide efficient and secure exchange of medical records. This not only improves patient care coordination but also boosts patient engagement by providing them easy access to their health data.

Epic Systems’ push for the new network aims to revolutionize healthcare administration. Incorporating the new federal network would allow medical facilities to streamline their operations, improve patient satisfaction, and ultimately, elevate the standard of care.

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