Epic Systems

Familiar Names Sweep Best in KLAS for Data Analytics, CDS

February 2, 2021 - This year’s Best in KLAS report contained few surprises, with well-known vendors continuing to dominate in areas like data analytics, business intelligence, and clinical decision support. Epic was named the top Overall Software Suite for the eleventh year in a row, beating out industry giants MEDITECH, Cerner, and Allscripts. The company was...

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