Children’s National selects Epic as partner for electronic health record modernization
Children’s National Hospital announced that it will be partnering with Epic, the nation’s leading electronic health record (EHR) provider, on a comprehensive transition to a new integrated health record system. The full implementation of Epic’s platform, planned to be completed in mid-2027, will better enable the delivery of patient-centered and coordinated care.
“Moving to Epic is an important step forward in Children’s National’s journey to becoming a truly integrated healthcare delivery system,” said Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE, president and CEO of Children’s National. “It will enhance the tools available to patients and their families to access and monitor their care and improve how we share information across teams in order to deliver more connected, compassionate and convenient health services.”
Patient families will benefit from access to Epic’s MyChart app, a comprehensive patient portal and mobile app that has all a child’s health information in one place, even if care was received at multiple healthcare organizations. Through MyChart, families will be able to securely and seamlessly view medical records, manage appointments, review billing information, communicate with care teams and access telehealth services such as video visits and remote patient monitoring. Today, over 195 million people use MyChart, including families and caregivers for over 2 million patients aged 2 or under. Epic organizations securely exchange over 24 million patient records with other hospitals and health systems every day.
Epic’s robust system will also improve collaboration and continuity of care for providers throughout the Children’s National health system. The platform also includes advanced clinical decision support tools, helping clinicians make informed, timely decisions that enhance patient safety.
“After evaluating various options to modernize our care delivery systems, we are excited to embark on a comprehensive transformation journey with Epic,” stated Matt MacVey, MBA, MS, FACHE, executive vice president and chief digital and information officer at Children’s National. “The two-year effort aims to improve access to critical clinical information, automate routine workflows and create a seamless digital experience that empowers families throughout their care journey.”
