672.  What Makes Judy Faulkner Run?

672. What Makes Judy Faulkner Run?

April 24, 2026 · 1h 1m · Episode 672

About this episode

Stephen Dubner explores the life and impact of Judy Faulkner, a significant figure in healthcare technology.

Epic Systems manages the electronic health records for hundreds of millions of people. This makes Faulkner a healthcare heavyweight and one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in history. So why haven’t we ever heard much from her? Stephen Dubner travels to Verona, Wisc., to explore the Faulknerverse.

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