Epic Systems controversies
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2026
FTC investigates Epic Systems over health data access
Investigation
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating Epic Systems over how it grants or restricts access to health data. As part of an antitrust investigation, the agency sent investigative demands to others in the health technology industry. Epic stated that it is a leader in interoperability and does not engage in anticompetitive behavior. The investigation concerns the company's practices regarding access to patient health data.
Company response
Denial — Epic Systems
"We're leaders in interoperability to support patient care, and we do not engage in anticompetitive behavior," an Epic spokesperson said when asked about the investigation.
Source excerpt
"We're leaders in interoperability to support patient care, and we do not engage in anticompetitive behavior," an Epic spokesperson said when asked about the investigation.
As part of its antitrust investigation, the FTC has sent investigative demands to others in the health technology industry seeking information about how Verona, Wisconsin-based Epic grants or withholds access to data, the sources said.