How can Epic integrations with other systems enhance referral processes?

The integration of Epic with other systems significantly enhances referral processes primarily by allowing seamless sharing of patient information and reducing duplication of efforts. This integration enables different healthcare systems to communicate effectively, ensuring that all relevant patient data—such as medical history, test results, and treatment plans—can be accessed instantly by providers involved in a patient's care.

By reducing the need for repeated data entry and minimizing the risk of errors associated with manual processes, the integration streamlines workflows, facilitates faster decision-making, and improves overall patient care. Providers can make informed referrals without delay, thereby improving the patient experience and allowing for more coordinated care.

The other options focus on aspects that do not contribute to the primary goal of improving referral efficiency. Increasing patient wait times and limiting the number of referrals would likely hinder the referral process, while simplifying billing processes, although beneficial in its own right, does not directly relate to the enhancement of referral workflows in the way that effective data sharing does.