When experts worried some high blood pressure medications could harm people with COVID-19, researchers at Epic Systems Corp. mined data from 69,000 patients, which suggested the drugs were safe. Those findings and many others have been published in the Epic Health Research Network, an online journal the company started this spring to rapidly share observational research gathered from its electronic medical records. The effort, discussed before COVID-19, was accelerated by the pandemic.
Memorial Hermann Health System Clinicians Use Epic’s AI Tool to Help Patients Better Understand Test Results
September 8, 2026
Clinicians at Memorial Hermann Health System (MHHS) are using a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool built directly into Epic to help patients better understand their test results and to make informed decisions about next steps in their care journey.
AI Helps OLVG Clinicians Reduce Note-Writing Time By Over 30%
September 2, 2026
As Chart with Art—Epic’s native AI charting—handles documentation, clinicians report improved focus on the conversation in the room, fostering better visit experiences and work-life balance.
Patients of the rural health system can use Ask Emmie to receive answers that are grounded in their full health history, including past visits and test results.
