When the U.S. Mint created its final one-cent coin on November 12, 2025—officially ending 232 years of penny production—the decision prompted businesses across the country to re-examine their relationship with the coin. For most organizations, the adjustment has been logistical: updating cash-rounding practices, reconfiguring point-of-sale systems, and preparing staff for customer questions. For Epic, however, the implications run a little deeper.

Penny, Epic’s AI-driven assistant for healthcare operations, will now be named Nickel.

The transition will be managed through Epic’s standard upgrade cycle. An FAQ published for affected hospitals reportedly includes the question, “Will Nickel cost five times as much?” followed by the single word, “No.”