EHR Systems Market Analysis: Dominance of Epic and Key Vendors

The landscape of electronic health records (EHR) systems is dominated by a few key vendors, with Epic leading the market. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the major EHR vendors, their market share, and specific use cases.

Epic: The National Leader in EHR Systems

Epic is widely recognized as the national leader in EHR systems. Known for its robust capabilities catering to large medical groups and inpatient settings, Epic continues to improve its product. In the 2014 EHR Meaningful Use Market Share, Epic held a significant position with around 20% market share in both ambulatory and inpatient segments. This dominance in both categories is a major differentiator.

Other Leading EHR Vendors

While Epic leads the market, there are several other vendors that are well-established in the space. Some of the notable EHR vendors include:

Cerner: Currently the leading supplier of healthcare information technology solutions. Cerner acts as the largest provider of patient care, making it a strong contender in the hospital market. CareCloud athenahealth GE Centricity eClinicalWorks NextGeneration Allscripts

Market Dynamics in Different Segments

The market dynamics vary significantly based on specific healthcare segments. In the ambulatory and inpatient markets, Epic stands out as the prime choice, with a strong presence in both segments. In the hospital market, both Cerner and Epic are dominant players. For primary care physicians, eClinicalWorks, Misys, Allscripts, and a few others are prominent. Different specialties will favor different vendors. For instance, Nextech is the leading choice in dermatology.

Meditech: A Popular and Embedded EHR System

Meditech is noted for having one of the most popular and entrenched EHR systems. While I haven't personally worked with a Meditech system, it is believed to be based on Mumps, a legacy language used in many of these systems. However, some argue that Meditech may not be providing a real EMR solution, which is more of a label discussion rather than a functional debate.

For those seeking more detailed information, the blog article How to Build an EHR System: EHR Software Development Company offers comprehensive insights into the EHR development process.