Our journey began with a simple idea
Through collaboration and connections, we can improve care coordination and data exchange for shared patients.
Joining a regional user group offers a powerful opportunity to move faster, learn smarter, and make a greater impact—together. It connects you with peers facing the same challenges and opportunities, creating a trusted space for honest dialogue, shared problem‑solving, and practical knowledge exchange. Through collaborative learning, regionally informed recommendations, and collective advocacy, members gain insights that are immediately applicable and grounded in real‑world experience. Being part of the IL-RUG means you’re not navigating complexity alone—you’re contributing to solutions that are shaped by the region, strengthened by shared expertise, and designed to deliver value for every participating organization.
Joining a regional user group offers a powerful opportunity to move faster, learn smarter, and make a greater impact—together. It connects you with peers facing the same challenges and opportunities, creating a trusted space for honest dialogue, shared problem‑solving, and practical knowledge exchange. Through collaborative learning, regionally informed recommendations, and collective advocacy, members gain insights that are immediately applicable and grounded in real‑world experience. Being part of the IL-RUG means you’re not navigating complexity alone—you’re contributing to solutions that are shaped by the region, strengthened by shared expertise, and designed to deliver value for every participating organization.
The IL-RUG
Who Can Join
Membership is open to:
• Epic using healthcare organizations operating in Illinois
• Health systems, hospitals, specialty organizations, and ambulatory networks.
IL-RUG Proudly Includes
Online Virtual Facilitated Sessions and Webinars
• Access to 175+ facilitated virtual sessions annually• No per session fees• Access to session recordings, notes, and regional standards• Twice monthly member communications with upcoming sessions
In Person Networking Events
RUG Connections and collaborations
• Direct engagement with Epic leads in ~75% of sessions• Regional advocacy and shared deliverable development
• Direct engagement with Epic leads in ~75% of sessions• Member directory to identify “peers like me”
• Twice monthly member communications with upcoming sessions
Benefits of Membership
Membership Tiers and Pricing
Membership dues are based on organization size:
• High Tier (700+ inpatient beds): $9,880 / year
• Mid Tier (Under 700 inpatient beds): $5,720 / year
• Low Tier (No inpatient beds): $3,354 / year
Dues are prorated based on join date.
There is a nominal onboarding fee of $2000 assessed at the time of joining. This is a one time fee and covers the cost of onboarding activities.
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Get in touch, or Submit a Membership Request
Connect. Collaborate. Celebrate.