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Texas AG Sues Epic Systems Over Health Data Monopoly

12/11/2025

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit in Tarrant County against Epic Systems Corp. for antitrust violations tied to its control over health records.
The lawsuit—Texas vs. Epic Systems in Tarrant County—claims Epic restricts patient data, harming competitors and limiting information for hospitals and patients.
Epic Systems Corp. responded that the suit is flawed and that it improves care via data exchanges.
Paxton seeks to restore competition and obtain damages.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit in Tarrant County against Epic Systems Corp. for antitrust violations tied to its control over health records.
The lawsuit—Texas vs. Epic Systems in Tarrant County—claims Epic restricts patient data, harming competitors and limiting information for hospitals and patients.
Epic Systems Corp. responded that the suit is flawed and that it improves care via data exchanges.
Paxton seeks to restore competition and obtain damages.