Judith Faulkner
Judith R. Faulkner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Dickinson College, University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Occupation | Healthcare software entrepreneur |
| Organization | Epic Systems |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| 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.[2]
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
- ^ Gold, Ashley (April 9, 2015). "Epic, leading candidate for Pentagon EHR, emerges from shadows". Politico. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Judy Faulkner". Forbes. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ Eisen, Marc (June 20, 2008). "Epic Systems Corporation: An Epic timeline". Isthmus. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
- ^ a b Moukheiber, Zina (March 7, 2012). "Judy Faulkner: Health Care's Low-Key Billionaire". Forbes. Retrieved 2013-12-12.
- ^ Moukheiber, Zina (May 15, 2013). "An Interview With The Most Powerful Woman In Health Care". Forbes. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
- ^ "Judith R. Faulkner". check-business. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- ^ a b 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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