# Is EHR Giant Epic Mulling Direct, AI Power To Patients?

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/is-ehr-giant-epic-mulling-direct-ai-power-to-patients-4tx9>
> Published: 2026-08-23 19:15:25+00:00

# Is EHR Giant Epic Mulling Direct, AI Power To Patients?

By Michael L. Millenson, ContributorSource:

[Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/innovation/)EHR giant Epic Systems is hinting it may use AI tools to directly empower patients with their health data, rather than just giving providers tools to do so if they wish.

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