Epic dismisses claims against SelfRx in medical record misuse lawsuit

Emily Olsen / healthcaredive - The EHR vendor accused SelfRx of retrieving over 100,000 records for financial gain in the high-profile lawsuit. Now, the chronic condition management firm said it doesn’t know who took the records.

AI Summary: A judge has dismissed claims against Epic in litigation alleging misuse of patient records involving pharmacy‑linked defendant SelfRx. The ruling narrows the case and leaves ongoing questions about third‑party access to electronic health records, vendor liability and data governance, underscoring persistent tensions in health IT and patient privacy.