Summary: Epic EMR Cost
Small practices (1-5 physicians):
- Not recommended due to high cost and complexity
- Opt for more affordable EMR solutions
Medium-sized practices (6-20 physicians):
- First-year cost: $30,000 to $70,000 per physician
Large practices (21-100 physicians):
- First-year cost: $20,000 to $50,000 per physician
Hospitals and health systems (100+ physicians):
- First-year cost: $70 million to $200 million or more, depending on size and complexity
Real World Epic EMR Pricing
- “Epic EMR was too expensive for our small practice. Implementation alone would have cost $150,000, plus $12,000 annually for licensing and $3,000 monthly for support. We had to find a more affordable solution.“
– Dr. Emily Johnson, Family Practice - “Our 15-physician practice spent about $600,000 in the first year to implement Epic EMR. It was a significant investment, but we believe it will enhance patient care and streamline our workflows.”
– Dr. Michael Lee, Internal Medicine - “Implementing Epic EMR in our 75-physician practice cost around $2.6 million in the first year, including $1.9 million for implementation, $187,500 for annual licensing, and $45,000 monthly for support. It’s expensive, but we think it’s worth it for the comprehensive features and interoperability.”
– Dr. Sarah Thompson, Multi-Specialty Group - “Our 500-physician hospital system invested about $85 million in the first year to transition to Epic EMR, with $80 million for implementation, $1.5 million for annual licensing, and $300,000 monthly for support. It’s a huge investment, but we believe it will improve patient care, care coordination, and streamline operations.”
– John Smith, CEO, Regional Health System - “As a solo practitioner, I simply couldn’t afford Epic EMR. The upfront costs and ongoing fees were way beyond my budget. I had to look for a more cost-effective option that still met my needs.”
– Dr. Andrew Chen, Pediatrician - “Our community health center, with 25 physicians, decided to implement Epic EMR. The first-year cost was around $1 million, which was a stretch for our budget. However, we secured a grant that covered a portion of the expenses, making it more manageable. We believe Epic will help us better serve our underserved population.”
– Maria Rodriguez, Executive Director, Community Health Center