The following are the top 10 health IT stories from June, starting with the most-read.
1. 50 things to know about Epic and Judy Faulkner
Judy Faulkner was a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a master's degree in computer science when she started Epic Systems in 1979. Here are 50 things to know about Epic Systems and the woman behind it all. Click here to read more
2. 50 things to know about Epic, Cerner
Here are 50 points and insights into the EHR market and some of the most prominent companies. Click here to read more
3. Epic's Judy Faulkner pledges 99% of her wealth to philanthropy
In 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates launched the Giving Pledge, a platform for some of the world's wealthiest people to dedicate the majority of their wealth to philanthropy. Judy Faulkner, founder and CEO of Verona, Wis.-based Epic Systems, is one of the latest individuals to join the Giving Pledge. Click here to read more
4. 10 biggest technological advancements for healthcare in the last decade
Here are 10 technological advancements in healthcare that have emerged over the last 10 years. Click here to read more
5. Epic decoded: An inside look at life and corporate culture at the center of the health IT world
When you walk on to Epic Systems' Verona, Wis.-campus, you're guaranteed to see one thing: people wearing clothes. Click here to read more
6. Partners HealthCare launches Epic EHR for $1.2B
In late May, Boston-based Partners HealthCare launched what is its biggest single investment to date — a $1.2 billion information technology system. Click here to read more
7. 12 standout healthcare CIOs
The CIO position is a key, but challenging role to fill in the hospital and health system C-suite. Here are 12 CIOs who stand out in their roles at large health systems. Click here to read more
8. 10 things to know about MEDITECH
When naming the key health IT companies, MEDITECH holds its place on the list as one of the longest-standing U.S.-based EHR vendors. Here are 10 things to know about the company. Click here to read more
9. Top 10 EHR vendors by overall market share
Just a small handful of EHR vendors dominate the market share for physician practices. For example, one vendor holds more than 11 percent of the physician practice market share. Click here to read more
10. Epic vs. Cerner: 9 key comparisons
When one thinks of EHRs, the discussion often starts with Epic or Cerner. Here are 9 comparisons between the two companies. Click here to read more
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