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Epic's Deterioration Index wins FDA clearance after years of use
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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Epic has received FDA clearance for version 2 of its Deterioration Index, an EHR-embedded tool that predicts clinical decline in hospitalized patients. The tool uses machine learning on 195 patient inputs to generate risk scores, with demonstrated effectiveness in reducing in-hospital deaths.
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You now face a market where regulatory approval legitimises clinical AI risk tools embedded in Epic's EHR. Acting fast to integrate or differentiate from this FDA-cleared competitor could unlock hospital access or reveal gaps to exploit.
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