Judge Advances Antitrust Claims in Particle Health vs. Epic Systems Battle
Becker's Hospital Review
|
Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
A federal judge has permitted certain antitrust claims in Particle Health's lawsuit against Epic Systems to advance, while dismissing others. Particle Health, a startup focused on health data exchange, accuses Epic of monopolistic practices that allegedly hampered its growth by limiting access to electronic health records and making damaging public statements. Epic has refuted these claims, stating that its actions were intended to safeguard patient data and ensure compliance with national health data exchange standards. This legal battle underscores significant concerns regarding competition in the healthcare technology sector, with the outcome potentially impacting how health data is shared and accessed among providers and insurers.
