Medical records giant Epic pauses product development to fix security bugs that risk patients’ data
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What this means for your business
Epic halts most product development to address MyChart security flaws. Who it reaches: US healthcare SMEs using Epic face operational disruption and potential compliance reviews, impacting workflow and risk management costs. Named: companies Epic, CareCloud.
- Step 1 · The triggerEpic halts most product development to address security vulnerabilities in MyChart, diverting resources from feature delivery to remediation.
- Step 2 · Knock-onProvider customers experience delayed feature rollouts and heightened compliance risk, prompting some to reassess their EHR vendor relationship.
- Step 3 · Knock-onCompeting EHR vendors like CareCloud see increased interest from providers seeking more secure or responsive platforms, shifting demand within the sector.
- Step 4 · Reaches youUS healthcare SMEs using Epic face operational disruption and potential compliance reviews, impacting workflow and risk management costs.
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Key takeaway
Epic halts most product development to address MyChart security flaws.
Named in this analysis
Companies: Epic, CareCloud
Source: TechCrunch
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