Epic MyChart investigation, drug overdoses: Morning Rounds (opens in a new tab)

statnews.com · 2026-10-28

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Epic MyChart investigation, drug overdoses: Morning Rounds

statnews.com · 2026-10-28

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Claim 1 of 3Not checkedSTAT says it has a big investigation into Epic, and points readers to another story about Epic's dominance and antitrust scrutiny.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 3Not checkedU.S. overdose deaths decreased 27% in 2024, and preliminary data from 2025 show another meaningful drop, although overdose mortality remains too high.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 3Not checkedAn HHS press release credited both Trump administrations with driving down overdose deaths, citing two reports authored by HHS officials and staff, but addiction experts say the factors are more complicated than one administration's policies.View evidenceHide evidence

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