Particle Health Challenges Epic Systems in High-Stakes EHR Lawsuit
Becker's Hospital Review
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Contributed by: Bill Russell
Summary
Particle Health has filed a lawsuit against Epic Systems in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accusing the company of monopolistic practices that restrict access to U.S. medical records and limit competition. The lawsuit alleges that Epic is using its dominant position to hinder access to patient data, particularly affecting Particle's payer software platform designed for health plans. Despite the claims, Epic has dismissed the lawsuit as unfounded. Founded in 2018, Particle Health is focused on improving healthcare interoperability through a data exchange platform and is a participant in the nationwide Carequality network.
