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Newsday: Epic Faces Lawsuits and the AI Proving Ground with This Week Health

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January 12, 2026: Epic is defending three simultaneous lawsuits while CIOs grapple with vendors imposing staggering price increases—some as high as 600%. Bill, Sarah, and Drex tackle the uncomfortable truth about AI leadership: it's time to figure it out or risk getting left behind. They explore why AI with context is transformative while AI without it looks foolish, discuss whether board members know how to hire AI-savvy CIOs, and predict a major shift in how healthcare organizations approach their EHR relationships. Could we see a return to building custom solutions powered by modern AI?

Key Points:

  • 02:44 Predictions for 2026
  • 14:18 Staffing and Workforce Implications
  • 21:10 Epic's Legal Troubles

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