PETRI DISH PERSPECTIVES
PETRI DISH PERSPECTIVES
Manead Khin
Episode 67: Epic Systems
23 minutes Posted Aug 6, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Judy Faulkner and the Accidental Birth of Epic
The Problem Epic Was Trying to Solve
Chronicles: The Technical Foundation
The Rise of the Electronic Health Record
Epic vs. Cerner: The Battle for the Healthcare Operating System
MyChart Revolution: Giving the Patient a Login
Is Epic Too Powerful?
Why Epic's Data Could Be More Valuable Than Its Software
Business Model: Why Epic Doesn't Need to Be Public
Lessons from Epic
What’s Next for Epic?
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Petri Dish Perspectives, we explore the story of Epic Systems, the privately held healthcare technology company that has quietly built much of the digital infrastructure behind American healthcare. From Judy Faulkner founding Epic in a Wisconsin basement to becoming the dominant electronic health record platform, Epic has transformed how hospitals, physicians, and patients interact with medical information. We'll dive into Epic's founding story, the evoluti...