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

1. “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
   
2. “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
   
3. “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
   
4. “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
   
5. “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
   
6. “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