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Epic releases Care Everywhere diagnostic image exchange to tackle healthcare's 'CD problem'

On August 13, 2026, Epic Systems released a new feature to tackle the 'CD problem' in healthcare.

By · Published August 15, 2026  23:51 UTC · Updated August 16, 2026  11:37 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

Epic released a new one-click Care Everywhere feature designed to allow outside hospitals to share diagnostic medical images digitally. This launch aimed to reduce the healthcare industry's reliance on physical CDs for image exchange.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 33d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
  • Primary Driver: On August 13, 2026, Epic Systems released a new feature to tackle the 'CD problem' in healthcare.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Epic Systems has launched a new diagnostic image exchange feature called Care Everywhere. The feature allows hospitals to share medical images without relying on CDs. The move addresses the longstanding issue of inefficient image sharing in healthcare.

The 'CD problem' refers to the outdated practice of burning medical images onto CDs for transfer between facilities. The feature is described as a one-click solution, simplifying the process of sharing images. Coverage from Digital Health News and Fierce Healthcare both mention the 'CD problem' but do not specify how widespread the issue is.

The reporting does not yet specify how many hospitals have adopted the new feature or how it will be integrated into existing systems.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 33d ago.

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What is the Care Everywhere diagnostic image exchange?

It is a new feature released by Epic Systems on August 13, 2026. It allows hospitals to share medical images without using CDs.

What is the 'CD problem' in healthcare?

The 'CD problem' refers to the inefficient practice of burning medical images onto CDs for transfer between healthcare facilities.

How does the new feature work?

The new feature is described as a one-click solution for sharing medical images between hospitals.

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