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August 15, 2025

What happens to our old data?

Curious about what really happens when our health system switches to Epic? The Epic Guys tackle common questions, from what happens to old patient data to how the transition affects everyday workflows.
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Summer Tappan
August 13, 2025

Workgroup Chair Spotlight: Summer Tappan

Get to know Summer Tappan, the chief operating officer for the UAB St. Vincent’s Medical Group, through this Q&A.
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Thalia Baker
August 6, 2025

Workgroup Chair Spotlight: Thalia Baker

Get to know Thalia Baker, the chair of the Value-Based External Data & Analytics Workgroup, through this Q&A.
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July 31, 2025

Epic transformation requires thousands of decisions

From executive sponsors to frontline workgroups, hundreds of leaders across all entities are working together to shape the way we deliver care, manage workflows, and support patients.
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July 18, 2025

Learn the lingo: Epic Journey terminology 101

Do you sometimes feel that Epic is its own language? Learn the lingo with this glossary, which defines common terms and acronyms you may hear on our journey.
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May 2, 2025

“When will we go live?”

The number one question is “when will we go live?” Check out these two timelines showing the two waves, each with targeted Go Live dates.
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Guiding Principles: Where we are going and how we will get there

Our Epic Journey starts with four guiding principles

As we move toward a unified electronic health record system, these four principles will guide every step of the transition.
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The Epic Guys with Stu & Stair: The Provider Journey
April 11, 2025

Meet The Epic Guys: the go-to tour guides for providers

Stu and Stair are “The Epic Guys” – UAB Medicine’s tour guides to help you navigate our Epic implementation over the next two years and beyond.
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Welcome to the Epic Journey: A New Chapter in How We Care for Patients

We’ve officially kicked off one of the most exciting and transformative initiatives in our history: the implementation of Epic, a leading electronic health record (EHR) system that will help us deliver better, safer, and more connected care.
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