"Particle relies on Carequality to retrieve patient records on behalf of its customers, but the startup alleges that Epic has selectively restricted its access, therefore cutting it off from a crucial pipeline of clinical data. Particle argues that Epic has leveraged its influence over Carequality to tilt the market in its favor and shut out the competition - saying that this behavior amounts to an "unprecedented" exertion of market power that suppresses innovation and controls payers' access to patient records."
"Data platform Particle filed the lawsuit against EHR behemoth Epic last September following a monthslong dispute. The startup's complaint alleged that the EHR vendor is using its dominance in the market to prevent competition in the payer platform space. The payer platform space refers to the emerging market for digital platforms that allow payers to access and analyze patient data at scale for a variety of purposes, including improving care coordination, designing population health programs or streamlining claims processing."
Judge Naomi Buchwald allowed three federal antitrust claims and a tortious interference claim in Particle Health's lawsuit against Epic to proceed while dismissing other claims. Particle filed the lawsuit last September after a monthslong dispute, alleging that Epic uses market dominance to block competition in the emerging payer platform space. Particle relies on Carequality to retrieve patient records and alleges that Epic selectively restricted its access, cutting off a crucial pipeline of clinical data. Particle contends Epic leveraged influence over Carequality to suppress innovation, drive customers to abandon contracts, and prevent new customer relationships.
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