Judith Faulkner

Judith R. Faulkner
Born 1943
Residence Madison, Wisconsin
Nationality American
Alma mater Dickinson College, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Occupation Healthcare software entrepreneur
Organization Epic Systems
Net worth $2.6 billion[1]
Political party Democratic[2]
Children 3

Judith "Judy" R. Faulkner (born 1943) is the CEO and founder of Epic Systems, a healthcare software company located in Wisconsin.[3] Faulkner founded Epic Systems in 1979, with the original name of Human Services Computing.[4] In 2013, Forbes called her "the most powerful woman in healthcare",[5] and in 2015 the magazine estimated her net worth at $2.6 billion.[1]

Biography

Faulkner was born in 1943,[6] and graduated with a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Dickinson College and a master's degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Career

Faulkner started Human Services Computing, which later became Epic Systems, shortly after receiving her master's degree. The company began with a $6,000 investment, part of which came from Faulkner's parents.[7]

Personal life

Faulkner lives in Madison, Wisconsin.[4] She is married to Dr. Gordon Faulkner. Faulkner has signed The Giving Pledge.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Judy Faulkner". Forbes. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  2. ↑ Gold, Ashley (April 9, 2015). "Epic, leading candidate for Pentagon EHR, emerges from shadows". Politico. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  3. ↑ Eisen, Marc (June 20, 2008). "Epic Systems Corporation: An Epic timeline". Isthmus. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
  4. 1 2 Moukheiber, Zina (March 7, 2012). "Judy Faulkner: Health Care's Low-Key Billionaire". Forbes. Retrieved 2013-12-12.
  5. ↑ Moukheiber, Zina (May 15, 2013). "An Interview With The Most Powerful Woman In Health Care". Forbes. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
  6. ↑ "Judith R. Faulkner". check-business. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  7. 1 2 Jayanthi, Akanksha (June 22, 2015). "50 things to know about Epic and Judy Faulkner". Becker's Hospital Review. Retrieved 29 July 2015.


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