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Yahoo
12-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lightning Step Ranks No. 1100 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
HOUSTON, August 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inc. Magazine, the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Lightning Step has earned its listing in the annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The Inc. 5000 provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment, its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia. "This milestone isn't just about numbers, it's about the impact we're making in behavioral healthcare," said Brent Michael, CEO of Lightning Step. "We're growing fast because we solve real problems. Our AI-driven, all-in-one EMR, CRM, and RCM platform helps treatment centers streamline operations so they can focus on what matters most: patient care." This year's Inc. 5000 companies achieved impressive growth despite facing economic headwinds; including rising inflation, workforce challenges, and ongoing market volatility. Among the top 500, the median revenue growth over three years reached 1,552%, and together, these businesses contributed more than 48,000 new jobs to the U.S. economy. For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: "Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company's tenacity and clarity of vision," says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn't just weather the storm; they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy." Lightning Step has quickly become the trusted platform for behavioral health organizations across the country. Lightning Step ranked No. 25 in the Houston metro area and No. 126 in Texas. Within the software industry, it placed No. 116. This year, the company launched LIA, an AI-powered assistant for treatment centers; expanded its enterprise product suite; and significantly increased its client base, solidifying its position as an innovation tech leader transforming behavioral healthcare. About Lightning Step Lightning Step, founded by former treatment center owners, operators, and clinicians, provides a comprehensive CRM, EMR, and RCM platform purpose-built for behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities. Guided by our vision, "Elevating care, together," we empower behavioral health professionals to help people on their healing journeys. As a fully integrated solution for managing the complete lifecycle of patient care, Lightning Step streamlines interdepartmental workflows, enhances operational efficiency, and improves clinical outcomes. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Caroline Solalcaroline@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
12-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Lightning Step Ranks No. 1100 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Inc. Magazine, the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Lightning Step has earned its listing in the annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The Inc. 5000 provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment, its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia. Lightning Step joins the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, proving that innovation and impact go hand in hand. Share 'This milestone isn't just about numbers, it's about the impact we're making in behavioral healthcare,' said Brent Michael, CEO of Lightning Step. 'We're growing fast because we solve real problems. Our AI-driven, all-in-one EMR, CRM, and RCM platform helps treatment centers streamline operations so they can focus on what matters most: patient care.' This year's Inc. 5000 companies achieved impressive growth despite facing economic headwinds; including rising inflation, workforce challenges, and ongoing market volatility. Among the top 500, the median revenue growth over three years reached 1,552%, and together, these businesses contributed more than 48,000 new jobs to the U.S. economy. For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: 'Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company's tenacity and clarity of vision,' says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. 'These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn't just weather the storm; they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.' Lightning Step has quickly become the trusted platform for behavioral health organizations across the country. Lightning Step ranked No. 25 in the Houston metro area and No. 126 in Texas. Within the software industry, it placed No. 116. This year, the company launched LIA, an AI-powered assistant for treatment centers; expanded its enterprise product suite; and significantly increased its client base, solidifying its position as an innovation tech leader transforming behavioral healthcare. About Lightning Step Lightning Step, founded by former treatment center owners, operators, and clinicians, provides a comprehensive CRM, EMR, and RCM platform purpose-built for behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities. Guided by our vision, 'Elevating care, together,' we empower behavioral health professionals to help people on their healing journeys. As a fully integrated solution for managing the complete lifecycle of patient care, Lightning Step streamlines interdepartmental workflows, enhances operational efficiency, and improves clinical outcomes. Learn more at
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lightning Step Announced as 2025 CIO 100 Award Winner
Foundry's CIO 100 Award recognizes enterprise excellence and innovation in IT. HOUSTON, March 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Foundry's CIO has named Lightning Step as a 2025 CIO 100 Award Winner. For almost 30 years, the CIO 100 Awards have recognized innovative organizations that exemplify the highest level of strategic and operational excellence in IT. "The CIO 100 Awards recognize IT leaders who drive innovation, transformation, and business success through technology. With an exceptionally high caliber of submissions each year, winning a CIO 100 Award is a true honor, highlighting the bold vision, strategic excellence, and groundbreaking impact of the most influential CIOs shaping the future of digital enterprise," stated Elizabeth Cutler, Content Director, CIO 100 Symposium & Awards. A highlight of the event each year is when a new CIO class is inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame. These executives have advanced the field through their work, their community involvement, and their focus on mentoring the next generation of IT leaders. I am honored to celebrate these accomplishments and showcase what IT innovation and exceptional leadership look like." "Lightning Step is honored to be recognized for our groundbreaking innovation in healthcare technology, the AI-powered Lightning Intelligent Assistant (LIA)," said Lightning Step CEO Brent Michael. "By streamlining documentation, LIA ultimately gives clinicians more time to focus on patient well-being, and we're incredibly proud of its meaningful impact in the behavioral health space." Lightning Step is a comprehensive CRM, EMR, and RCM platform built to empower behavioral health professionals to manage the patient care lifecycle and better help people on their healing journeys. Executives from the winning companies will be recognized at the CIO 100 Symposium & Awards. About the US CIO 100 Awards: The annual US CIO 100 Awards celebrate 100 organizations and the teams within them that use IT in innovative ways to deliver business value, whether by creating competitive advantage, optimizing business processes, enabling growth, or improving relationships with customers. The award is an acknowledged mark of enterprise excellence. Coverage of the 2025 US CIO 100 award-winning projects will be available online at in the weeks and months leading up to the event. About the US CIO Hall of Fame Awards: The US CIO Hall of Fame was created in 1997 to spotlight 12 outstanding IT leaders who had significantly contributed to and profoundly influenced the IT Discipline, the use of technology in business and the advancement of the CIO role. Ten years later, in 2007, CIO inducted its second class of honorees into the CIO Hall of Fame during CIO magazine's 20th anniversary celebration. The CIO Hall of Fame induction ceremony continues to showcase this elite group of CIOs – now numbering over 200. About CIO: CIO focuses on attracting the highest concentration of enterprise CIOs and business technology executives with unparalleled peer insight and expertise on business strategy, innovation, and leadership. As organizations grow with digital transformation, CIO provides its readers with key insights on career development, including certifications, hiring practices and skills development. The award-winning CIO portfolio provides business technology leaders with analysis and insight on information technology trends and a keen understanding of IT's role in achieving business goals. CIO is published by Foundry, company information is available at About Lightning Step: Lightning Step, founded by former treatment center owners, operators, and clinicians, provides a comprehensive CRM, EMR, and RCM platform purpose-built for behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities. Guided by our vision—"Elevating care, together"—we empower behavioral health professionals to help people on their healing journeys. As a fully integrated solution for managing the complete lifecycle of patient care, Lightning Step streamlines interdepartmental workflows, enhances operational efficiency, and improves clinical outcomes. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Press Contact:Flavia Stasinoflavia@
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lightning Step Achieves ISO 27001 Certification, Strengthening Its Commitment to Patient Data Security
HOUSTON, March 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lightning Step, a leading provider of integrated EMR, CRM, and RCM solutions for behavioral health practices, today announced it has obtained ISO 27001 certification, a globally recognized pillar of information security management. This milestone highlights Lightning Step's unwavering commitment to protecting patient information by proactively managing and safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI), ensuring the highest data security standards for our clients' most sensitive data. "We understand well that cybersecurity is an evolving problem, and with the ever-increasing rate of cyberattacks, we have become more intentional in making sure that our customers feel confident in the place they entrust their data. Obtaining ISO 27001 further illustrates our strict and sound security controls," said Dr. Martin Ignatovski, CIO for Lightning Step. Standards under ISO 27001 ensure high benchmarks for managing information security risks, from data encryption to access controls. Achieving this certification confirms that Lightning Step strictly and ethically applies best practices in identifying and mitigating possible security threats to ensure that PHI data will safely and easily be protected. Added Brent Michael, CEO of Lightning Step, "For us, security is not just a requirement - it's a responsibility. This is just one of the many steps we are taking to stay ahead of security challenges to continue delivering secure, reliable solutions for our trusted partners. Our team will continue to invest in the latest security technologies and best practices to meet and exceed industry standards such as HIPAA and HITRUST. We firmly believe that prioritizing security empowers mental and behavioral health professionals to focus on what matters most: delivering excellent patient care." About Lightning Step Lightning Step, founded by former treatment center owners, operators, and clinicians, provides a comprehensive CRM, EMR, and RCM platform purpose-built for behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities. Guided by our vision—"Elevating care, together"—we empower behavioral health professionals to help people on their healing journeys. As a fully integrated solution for managing the complete lifecycle of patient care, Lightning Step streamlines interdepartmental workflows, enhances operational efficiency, and improves clinical outcomes. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Press Contact:Flavia Stasinoflavia@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
17-03-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Lightning Step Achieves ISO 27001 Certification, Strengthening Its Commitment to Patient Data Security
Lightning Step, a leading provider of integrated EMR, CRM, and RCM solutions for behavioral health practices, today announced it has obtained ISO 27001 certification, a globally recognized pillar of information security management. This milestone highlights Lightning Step's unwavering commitment to protecting patient information by proactively managing and safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI), ensuring the highest data security standards for our clients' most sensitive data. 'We understand well that cybersecurity is an evolving problem, and with the ever-increasing rate of cyberattacks, we have become more intentional in making sure that our customers feel confident in the place they entrust their data. Obtaining ISO 27001 further illustrates our strict and sound security controls,' said Dr. Martin Ignatovski, CIO for Lightning Step. Standards under ISO 27001 ensure high benchmarks for managing information security risks, from data encryption to access controls. Achieving this certification confirms that Lightning Step strictly and ethically applies best practices in identifying and mitigating possible security threats to ensure that PHI data will safely and easily be protected. Added Brent Michael, CEO of Lightning Step, 'For us, security is not just a requirement - it's a responsibility. This is just one of the many steps we are taking to stay ahead of security challenges to continue delivering secure, reliable solutions for our trusted partners. Our team will continue to invest in the latest security technologies and best practices to meet and exceed industry standards such as HIPAA and HITRUST. We firmly believe that prioritizing security empowers mental and behavioral health professionals to focus on what matters most: delivering excellent patient care.' About Lightning Step Lightning Step, founded by former treatment center owners, operators, and clinicians, provides a comprehensive CRM, EMR, and RCM platform purpose-built for behavioral health and addiction treatment facilities. Guided by our vision—'Elevating care, together'—we empower behavioral health professionals to help people on their healing journeys. As a fully integrated solution for managing the complete lifecycle of patient care, Lightning Step streamlines interdepartmental workflows, enhances operational efficiency, and improves clinical outcomes. Learn more at SOURCE: Lightning Step Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/17/2025 11:00 AM/DISC: 03/17/2025 11:00 AM
