FTC Reportedly Investigating Health Records Giant Epic Systems for Antitrust Concerns

Epic Systems, a major healthcare database company managing medical records for millions of Americans, is reportedly facing an antitrust investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Sources indicate the FTC is examining how Epic grants or withholds data access, following accusations from competitors and the Texas Attorney General of anticompetitive practices. Epic denies the claims, stating its platforms are interoperable and patient data access is controlled by healthcare providers.