STAT seeks input on how Epic's practices affect hospital technology choices

Epic is the largest electronic health records vendor in the United States, with its systems used by most large health systems and covering the health data of roughly eight in ten Americans.

Industry observers say Epic's growing market dominance has made it harder for hospitals to adopt technology tools that are not from Epic, raising concerns about limited innovation.

STAT is asking people with direct knowledge of these issues to share their experiences, hoping to understand how Epic's business practices influence hospitals' technology decisions and overall innovation.

The call for stories is part of a broader investigation into whether Epic's actions are restricting the adoption of non-Epic health-tech solutions.