HTD's Open Forum Connecting to Epic with Brendan Keeler

This open forum, led by Brendan Keeler, Interoperability Practice Lead at HTD Health, focused on connecting to Epic's ecosystem. The discussion covered various developer programs, marketplace features, and integration methods offered by Epic.

• Epic's developer programs: Open Epic, Epic on FHIR, and Vendor Services
• Epic's marketplace features and categories
• Traditional and vendor services paths for integration
• Health Grid and other Epic programs for external entities
• Challenges and considerations in Epic integration

• Comparison of different Epic developer programs and their features
• Exploration of Epic's marketplace tiers: Connection Hub, Toolbox, and Workshop
• Analysis of Healthgrid offerings for payers, labs, telehealth providers, and clinical trials
• Discussion on the complexities of enterprise sales in healthcare
• Insights into Epic's approach to intellectual property and integration

• Epic offers multiple paths for integration, each with its own benefits and challenges
• The perceived difficulty of Epic integration often stems from enterprise sales processes rather than technical issues
• Epic's focus on intellectual property influences its approach to integration and partnerships
• FHIR APIs, while useful, may not be sufficient for all integration needs
• Vendor Services program offers more robust tools but comes with additional costs
• Epic's Workshop program is highly selective and not relevant for most developers
• Health Grid represents Epic's expansion into adjacent markets, which may have antitrust implications

• Explore specific integration challenges in future discussions
• Consider a dedicated session on antitrust concerns in health IT
• Gather feedback on forum content and format for future improvements