“Epic's Data Dominance Chokes Health Tech Innovation, STAT Investigation Finds” — what this page in the network covers. A new STAT investigation reveals that Epic Systems, the electronic health records giant that controls the data of over half of all U.S. patients, selectively withholds access to patient data, giving its own software an unfair advantage and stifling competition. The report details how Epic's restrictive practices make it harder for rival developers to build interoperable tools, ultimately limiting innovation in health technology.
As hospitals and clinics increasingly rely on Epic's platform, the company's grip on data has become a bottleneck for startups and researchers seeking to improve patient care. This concentration of power raises concerns about the future of digital health, where open data exchange is critical for advances like AI-driven diagnostics and personalized medicine. Without intervention, the industry risks a stagnant ecosystem where one company's interests outweigh the collective progress of healthcare technology. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.