Epic shifts focus to cybersecurity while AI, interoperability agenda still on track, company says
Epic Systems is placing greater emphasis on cybersecurity protections as cyber threats continue to escalate. Still, its development roadmap hasn’t changed since it was presented at Epic's August 2026 Users Group Meeting, a spokesperson said.
Epic Systems is shifting its focus towards cybersecurity due to the growing number of cyber threats, while still adhering to its product development schedule, according to CEO Judy Faulkner. During the Modern Healthcare Leadership Summit, Faulkner revealed that the company is pausing most technology development to prioritize system security, with this process expected to take an additional six weeks.
Epic spokesperson confirmed that the company's development roadmap remains unchanged since its August 2026 Users Group Meeting presentation. The company is actively participating in Project Glasswing, an AI cybersecurity initiative led by Anthropic, which involves partnering with various organizations to combat cybersecurity threats.
Epic has also made significant progress in other areas, such as expanding AI capabilities, Agent Factory, EpicOps, and interoperability to streamline prior authorization processes. Anthropic's unreleased Claude Mythos model, used in the Project Glasswing, has been employed by Epic to identify software vulnerabilities and fortify defensive security.
Despite the codebase being several hundred million lines long, AI models can uncover complex interplay issues that expert developers might overlook. Epic's heightened emphasis on cybersecurity coincides with the rapid adoption of AI tools in the healthcare industry, even as it faces challenges related to the accelerated pace of innovation and calls for regulating AI development.
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