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Epic Systems explores AI to give patients direct access to health data

Epic Systems, a major electronic health record (EHR) provider, is exploring ways to integrate artificial intelligence to empower patients with their health data. While the company's primary focus remains on serving healthcare providers, they have introduced an AI agent named Emmie within their MyChart patient portal to answer common questions and potentially free up physician time. This move signals a broader trend towards patient-directed care, where individuals increasingly manage their health information outside traditional clinical settings, posing a competitive challenge to established EHR systems. AI

IMPACT This development signals a shift towards patient empowerment through AI in healthcare, potentially challenging traditional EHR models.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a product update and strategic direction for a major software company in the healthcare sector, rather than a core AI release or research.

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Epic Systems explores AI to give patients direct access to health data

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Michael L. Millenson, Contributor ·

    Is EHR Giant Epic Mulling Direct, AI Power To Patients?

    EHR giant Epic Systems is hinting it may use AI tools to directly empower patients with their health data, rather than just giving providers tools to do so if they wish.