STAT+: Epic says it has uncovered rot in patient record sharing. Will HHS act?

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Source: STAT News

Original: https://www.statnews.com/2026/03/23/epic-systems-lawsuit-fraud-in-health-informa...

Published: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:48:29 +0000

Epic revealed a problem with sharing patient records in a recent lawsuit. One firm allegedly posed as a provider of access to these records for law firms. This situation prompted a call for increased supervision by the authorities. Epic warns of rot in patient data sharing system. The question is whether the US Department of Health, HHS, will stand up to this.