Epic
About Epic
Founded in a basement in 1979 with three half-time employees, Epic develops software to help people get well, help people stay well, and help future generations be healthier.
More than 325 million patients have a current electronic record in Epic.
Our software is used in a wide range of healthcare organizations including:
- Academic medical centers
- Children's organizations
- Community hospitals
- Dental clinics
- Hospice
- Independent practices
- Integrated delivery networks
- Life sciences
- Mental health
- Multi-specialty groups
- Payers
- Rehab centers
- Retail clinics
- Safety net providers
- Skilled nursing
- Specialty diagnostics labs
- Urgent care
- and more...
Epic's electronic health records chronicle the story of a patient's healthcare over time, similar to a nation's epic recounting its significant events.
Business Approach and Achievements
Epic is a software factory with no acquisitions.
They invest 35% of operating expenses in research and development.
Epic is employee-owned and developer-led.
They have been the #1 Overall Software Suite in KLAS for 14 years running.