Cadence is designed to facilitate scheduling for outpatient and specialty clinics. Hospital administrative staff can use Cadence to book appointments and check arriving patients into the system.

Epic Systems Corporation is a healthcare-focused software company that develops and offers products to improve the health of people. The company’s products are used at community hospitals, academic medical centers, children's organizations, safety net providers, retail clinics, multispecialty groups, integrated delivery networks, rehab centers, and patients’ homes as well as in many other aspects. Epic Systems Corporation was established in 1979 and is based in Verona, Wisconsin.