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EXCLUSIVE FTC probes health records giant Epic Systems, sources say
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is conducting an antitrust investigation into Epic Systems, a healthcare records company managing data for over 300 million patients, focusing on how it controls data access that may hinder competition.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Health, and 12 sources have reported it between 14 Aug 2026 and 18 Aug 2026.
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You face a tightened market access environment as the FTC probes Epic's data control practices. Prepare for shifts in how patient records platforms must share data, creating openings for competitors willing to challenge existing gatekeepers.
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12 sources · first reported 14 Aug 2026 · latest 18 Aug 2026
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