Full definition
Epic Systems is the dominant US enterprise EHR vendor with ~40%+ of US hospital beds covered. Founded 1979, privately held, headquartered in Verona, Wisconsin. The platform spans Epic (the EHR), MyChart (patient portal), Hyperspace (clinician UI), Cosmos (multi-customer data network), and a growing AI surface (Epic Sepsis Model, deterioration index, clinical-documentation summarisation).
For procurement context: Epic is the de-facto choice for US academic medical centres and major hospital systems. Implementation typically 12-24 months. Total cost over 5 years for a multi-hospital system runs into hundreds of millions. Epic is famously closed in some integration patterns — App Orchard is the curated marketplace; non-Orchard integrations face higher friction. FHIR R4 API is now standard via Epic on FHIR.
MOVO-X integrates with Epic via FHIR + SMART on FHIR for kiosk + queue + telemedicine workflows in front of Epic deployments. We don't replace Epic in those environments; we add the modern patient-flow surface alongside.
Where epic (epic systems) is used
- Major US academic medical centres
- Large hospital chains
- Multi-state health systems
- Outside US: NHS in UK, Mayo international expansions
Types of epic (epic systems)
Epic EHR
Core electronic health record platform.
MyChart
Patient-facing portal — read access plus messaging, scheduling, prescription refills.
Hyperspace
Clinician-facing UI for charting, orders, results review.
Cosmos
Multi-customer de-identified data network.
App Orchard / Showroom
Curated marketplace for third-party integrations.
Epic on FHIR
Standard FHIR R4 API for external integration.
Quantified benefits
- ▸Mature enterprise platform with deep clinical workflows
- ▸Multi-decade vendor stability
- ▸Strong patient-facing tooling via MyChart
- ▸Increasingly AI-augmented
Frequently asked
Does MOVO-X work with Epic?+
Yes. We integrate via Epic on FHIR + SMART on FHIR. Kiosk + queue + telemedicine + WhatsApp engagement layer alongside Epic. We don't replace Epic; we extend the patient-flow surface.
How much does Epic cost?+
Multi-million-dollar implementations typical. Total cost over 5 years for a multi-hospital system runs into hundreds of millions. Epic doesn't publish pricing; tailored to customer.
Can a small clinic afford Epic?+
Epic Community Connect is the offering for smaller clinics integrated into a larger Epic-running health system. Standalone small clinics typically run lighter platforms.
What's Cosmos?+
Epic's multi-customer de-identified data network — used for research, population health, and increasingly AI training. Customers opt in.
Epic vs Cerner — which is better?+
Both mature enterprise platforms with deep clinical workflows. Epic is more dominant in academic medical centres; Cerner (now Oracle Health) more in community hospitals. Choice depends on existing ecosystem and clinical-team familiarity.