Becker's Healthcare January 27, 2025
On Jan. 24, Epic filed a reply memorandum urging the dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit brought against it by New York City-based Particle Health, a health data exchange startup.
The case, being reviewed by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, centers on allegations that Epic engaged in anticompetitive behavior, harming Particle Health’s business.
Here are six things to know about the case and the reply memorandum:
- The allegations: Particle Health has accused Epic of creating an unfair competitive environment by allegedly interfering with its ability to connect customers with patient health records. The lawsuit claims that Epic’s actions prevented Particle’s customers from accessing health records through the Carequality network — a national health information...