Epic Community Connect
Connecting communities for better healthcare.
Overview
Epic Community Connect enables large healthcare systems that use Epic to extend their EHR to nearby smaller hospitals, clinics, and independent physician practices. This model allows smaller organizations to access a top-tier EHR without the full cost and resource burden of a direct implementation. The host organization manages the system, providing a unified patient record across the community.
✨ Key Features
- Access to Epic's comprehensive EHR suite
- Shared community patient record
- Enhanced interoperability within the local health ecosystem
- Hosted and managed by a larger health system
- Includes access to MyChart patient portal
- HIPAA-compliant communication system
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Creates a single, shared patient record across a community, improving care coordination.
- Leverages the market-leading Epic EHR platform.
- Cost-effective model for smaller practices to gain access to an enterprise-grade system.
Unique Value: Enables smaller healthcare providers to access the industry-leading Epic EHR at a lower cost, fostering a deeply integrated health information network within a community.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Widely adopted model used by communities across the U.S. to create integrated care networks.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations in a region with no Epic-host hospital
- Healthcare systems that want full control and customization of their EHR
🏆 Alternatives
Offers deeper integration and a truly shared patient record within a specific community compared to standalone cloud EHRs that rely on standard interoperability protocols.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Provided by host organization tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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