Illinois Regional User Group
Advancing HealthCare Together
Optimizing workflows across Illinois healthcare systems
Optimizing workflows across Illinois healthcare systems
Connect. Collaborate. Celebrate.
Illinois Regional User Group (IL RUG)
The Illinois Regional User Group (IL RUG) is a nonprofit collaborative created to support Epic organizations across Illinois through regional networking, interoperability advancement, and shared problem solving.
IL RUG exists to bring peers together—across roles, organizations, and care settings—to share best practices, accelerate learning, and work collectively on challenges that impact patient care, provider experience, and data exchange.
Regulatory Adherence
Keeping pace with interoperability regulations
Data Exchange Optimization
Improving the consumption, quality, and usability of external data
Patient and Provider Experience
Reducing friction in workflows while improving care coordination and outcomes
Collaboration Beyond Epic
Connecting with non Epic partners, state and federal entities
Networking / Info Sharing
Peer to peer collaboration, vendor insights, and shared learning
Leadership Engagement
Bringing together executive, clinical, and technical leaders to align on strategy and priorities
Regional Connections
Region specific collaboration
Classes & workshops
Collaborative learning,
leading results through frequent, facilitated sessions
Connecting Peers
Direct peer connections
Advocacy and Leadership
A collective, organized voice for Epic and industry advocacy
Why the IL-RUG Exists
National user groups and vendor forums often lack regional focus and consistent connection points. IL RUG fills that gap by providing:
Connect. Collaborate. Celebrate
A Proven, Structured Regional Collaboration
IL RUG was launched to address a common challenge among Epic organizations: how to consistently share best practices, accelerate interoperability maturity, and collaborate regionally without overburdening staff.
Following a successful 2025 pilot year, IL RUG experienced:
• Doubling of engaged member organizations
• Strong, repeat participation across sessions
• Demand for formalized governance and deliverables
Beginning in 2026, IL RUG transitioned to a member funded, sustainable operating model designed to support long term collaboration and impact.
Who We are For
1. Illinois Based Health Care Organizations
Epic using healthcare organizations in Illinois
2. IT and Operations Staff
Clinical, IT, interoperability, informatics, HIM, compliance, and leadership teams
3. Leadership Teams
Bringing together executive, clinical, and technical leaders to align on strategy and priorities.
4. Strategic Partners
IL RUG partners with vendors and industry organizations that align with our mission of improving interoperability and healthcare outcomes.
Ready to take the next step towards joining the RUG?