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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
athenahealth Names Tom Cowhey Chief Financial Officer
Veteran executive joins athenahealth to help drive the company's next phase of strategic growth BOSTON, May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--athenahealth, a leading provider of network-enabled software and services for healthcare practices nationwide, today announced the appointment of Tom Cowhey as the company's new chief financial officer, effective June 9, 2025. Cowhey brings more than two decades of experience leading financial organizations for large, innovative care delivery organizations. He most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CVS Health, where he was also a member of the investment committee for CVS Health Ventures. Prior to his time at CVS Health, Cowhey was the CFO at Surgery Partners, the largest independent operator of short-stay and ambulatory surgical facilities in the United States. From 2007 to 2018, Cowhey held various positions at Aetna, including as CFO of Aetna's U.S. health plan business. "Tom Cowhey brings a broad industry perspective, a deep understanding of the ambulatory care landscape, and first-hand knowledge of the value and impact of the athenahealth platform," said Bob Segert, chairman and chief executive officer at athenahealth. "His ability to integrate the customer perspective into his work will make him an ideal addition to our executive team, and his expertise managing key stakeholders will ensure the market understands our vision, strategy, and execution across athenahealth's lines of business." While at Surgery Partners, Cowhey participated in evaluating and implementing athenaOne, recognizing the platform's impact in reducing complexity and revenue cycle improvement. "I've long admired athenahealth for its mission to transform healthcare delivery for the ambulatory care market, and the leadership team's ability to execute on its strategy," said Cowhey. "I share the belief that the future of care will be delivered in settings that prioritize accessible, high-quality, and sustainable care, and I look forward to partnering with this exceptional leadership team to realize those ambitions and drive the next phase of growth for athenahealth." Tom Cowhey holds a B.A. in economics from Wesleyan University and an M.B.A. from Duke University with a concentration in health sector management. About athenahealth, Inc. athenahealth strives to cure complexity and simplify the practice of healthcare. Our innovative technology includes electronic health records, revenue cycle management, and patient engagement solutions that help healthcare providers, administrators, and practices eliminate friction for patients while getting paid efficiently. athenahealth partners with practices with purpose-built software backed by expertise to produce the insights needed to drive better clinical and financial outcomes. We're inspired by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Iz ConroyMedia@
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Leveraging Expertise Derived from Serving 20% of All Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S., athenahealth Further Expands its Investment, Introduces athenaOne ® for Community Health Centers
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--athenahealth, a leading provider of network-enabled software and services for health care practices and systems nationwide, today announced athenaOne ® for Community Health Centers, an expansion of its already robust solution that serves more than 13,000 community health providers. This launch signals the company's continued commitment to improving equitable healthcare access for diverse populations and underserved communities nationwide. 'Our commitment to supporting equitable care is at the core of what we do and with athenaOne for Community Health Centers," said Chad Dodd, vice president of product management at athenahealth. With more than 15 years supporting community health providers on its network, athenahealth has a deep understanding of the dynamic nature of these organizations and the unique role they play in delivering accessible, high-quality care to the patients who need it most. athenaOne for Community Health Centers builds on this expertise and is a comprehensive solution that enables health centers in supporting whole-person care, with integrated medical, dental, women's health, and behavioral health workflows, among others. "As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we depend on digital tools and advanced technologies to deliver comprehensive, accessible care to our growing patient populations. In these uncertain times, it's crucial to work with a partner that understands our model of care, and we value athenahealth's expertise and commitment to improving healthcare for all," said Jesse Suphan, director of revenue cycle at CHP Berkshires, a community health center with nine locations offering exceptional and compassionate care for patients of all ages across medical, dental, and behavioral health services. "athenahealth's approach to whole-patient care – integrating dental and medical workflows within the EHR – will be a game-changer in enabling us to provide the best care for our patients." With health centers facing challenges including larger patient loads and shifting regulatory and policy requirements, athenaOne for Community Health Centers will equip health centers with the tools they need to navigate this complex environment while focusing on delivering personalized, compassionate care. Among the range of features that support their unique needs: Integrated Patient Records: A complete patient record, pulling in data from various sources including from different care sites, EHRs, payer data, and more that provides the holistic view necessary to deliver informed and coordinated care, particularly for patients with complex needs and those facing social determinants of health. Value-Based Care Support: Tools to help health centers manage a variety of value-based care models that can support a more coordinated approach to patient care involving multiple care sites and services, improving patient outcomes and financial performance. Embedded AI Technologies: Continually evolving capabilities that aim to streamline processes, improve the patient experience, and reduce administrative burden. This includes Ambient Notes for clinical documentation as well as AI and automation tools to improve financial outcomes across RCM processes. Ongoing, Dedicated Support: Customer-success model with dedicated teams that provide health centers with timely onboarding, specific configurations, and best practice recommendations. These dedicated teams understand the complexities and needs of health centers that offer multi-layered services and require expertise in regulatory and performance reporting, for instance UDS. 'At Centerville Clinics, we prioritize our community and treat our patients like we would our family members. Moving to athenahealth gives us the autonomy to make decisions that are best for our patients, staff, and community,' said Barry Niccolai, CEO of Centerville Clinics, a network of medical facilities in southwestern Pennsylvania providing a wide range of healthcare services to over 40,000 patients. 'We unanimously selected athenahealth for their culture of partnership and look forward to modernizing our capabilities and improving the care experience for all.' As the future of care continues to evolve, so will athenahealth's investment in health centers, enabling these centers have the tools needed to thrive and provide better outcomes for every patient, regardless of their background or circumstances. These investments include enhancements that will help health centers capture eligible funds more accurately, expanded care manager workflows that will allow health centers to focus on population health management, and new features to enhance value-based care reporting and digital patient engagement. 'Health centers play a vital role in delivering essential healthcare to diverse populations who face access barriers, yet many are facing increasing pressures due to fluctuating funding, shrinking reimbursements, increased demand for value-based-care, and rising patient expectations,' said Chad Dodd, vice president of product management at athenahealth. 'Our commitment to supporting equitable care is at the core of what we do and with athenaOne for Community Health Centers, we are ensuring these centers have what they need to remain agile and forward-thinking while providing high-quality care to their community.' Learn more about athenaOne for Community Health Centers, the latest investment from athenahealth in developing purpose-built solutions for specialty organizations. Previously, the company released athenaOne for Women's Health, Urgent Care, Behavioral Health, and Orthopedics, and will announce additional solutions including athenaOne for ASCs later in the year. In addition to this new offering, athenahealth continues to support and invest deeply in the community health ecosystem, including through athenaGives which grants more than 400 free and charitable clinics with free EHR services. About athenahealth Inc. athenahealth strives to cure complexity and simplify the practice of healthcare. Our innovative technology includes electronic health records, revenue cycle management, and patient engagement solutions that help healthcare providers, administrators, and practices eliminate friction for patients while getting paid efficiently. athenahealth partners with practices with purpose-built software backed by expertise to produce the insights needed to drive better clinical and financial outcomes. We're inspired by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Learn more at
Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Marana Health Selects athenahealth to Advance Patient and Clinician Experience, Become Provider of Choice for Delivering Whole-Person Care
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--athenahealth, Inc., a leading provider of network-enabled software and services for medical groups and health systems nationwide, today announced that Marana Health (f/k/a MHC Healthcare) has selected athenaOne as its unified solution. Marana Health is a multispecialty Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Tucson, Arizona that employs 118 providers serving over 60,000 patients. athenahealth will support the delivery of comprehensive care for Marana's diverse patient population while updating their clinical, administrative, and operational processes and offering a cohesive patient experience. Through its work with athenahealth, Marana Health will now have a complete view of their patients' medical and dental health, driving whole-patient care coordination, improved clinical decision-making, and better patient outcomes. 'By moving to athenahealth, we are stepping into the future of healthcare,' said Joshua Carzoli, chief executive officer, Marana Health Share 'By moving to athenahealth, we are stepping into the future of healthcare,' said Joshua Carzoli, chief executive officer, Marana Health. 'athenaOne will help us eliminate the complexities of managing multiple systems, enable us to engage our patients through the channels that suit them best, and allow our staff to focus on what matters most — delivering the best possible care. Our partnership with athenahealth will allow us to maximize our resources while giving our patients a more continuous and thoughtful journey through their care.' Marana Health needed a solution that would empower patients to be more actively involved in their own care by having the ability to access their health information, communicate with their care team, request prescription refills, and manage their appointments online. athenaOne addresses these needs via a user-friendly portal and the athenaPatient™ mobile application as well as providing automated outreach via email and text reminders to help patients stay engaged and informed. These tools enable patients to be more involved in their care plans, making decisions with their providers and improving the likelihood that they will adhere to treatment choices and manage their health effectively. The FQHC also recognized the need to move to a solution that would ensure a more seamless and satisfactory experience for its providers. With athenahealth's unified EHR, Marana's clinicians will have access to comprehensive health records in one place — as well as intuitive workflows and navigation to quickly access the tools and information they need. Further, athenaOne enables real-time sharing of patient data across different healthcare settings, ensuring all providers involved in a patient's care have up-to-date information, enhancing collaboration among care teams. 'The transition to athenaOne will not only enhance our clinical efficiency but also improve the quality of care we provide,' said Dr. Damilola Oluyitan-Okeze, chief clinical officer at Marana Health. 'We are looking forward to accessing all necessary information and tools from a single platform, and with improved documentation standards and a more intuitive, user-friendly interface we will better serve our patients. Additionally, athenaOne will be instrumental in helping us succeed in VBC contracts by streamlining our workflows and enhancing patient engagement, allowing us to concentrate on delivering high-quality care that meets the needs of our community. Marana's staff will benefit from the modern functionality and embedded AI capabilities built seamlessly into athenaOne that can help them automate time-consuming, manual tasks so they can focus on their highest priority work. athenahealth continuously develops and deploys new capabilities and features, including AI-powered documentation solutions, specialty-specific workflows such as those for behavioral health and women's health, and advanced interoperability capabilities, to help organizations like Marana Health stay current with the pace of innovation and industry changes, allow providers to spend more time with patients, and ensure enhanced patient care and quality outcomes. 'FQHCs are the foundation of our nation's healthcare system, but face significant challenges today, including funding instability, shrinking reimbursements, increasing demand for value-based care, and rising patient expectations,' said Chris Kondrat, chief customer officer for athenahealth. 'At athenahealth, we are committed to helping customers like Marana modernize and integrate their clinical and financial operations so they can focus more on performance improvement initiatives that enhance care delivery.' Marana Health joins a thriving network of more than 13,000 community health center providers who rely on athenaOne to excel in value-based care (VBC) models, deliver better outcomes for their diverse patient populations, and keep up with evolving regulatory and reporting requirements. athenahealth continues to invest in this critical cornerstone of the U.S. healthcare system. About Marana Health Marana Health is a mission-driven, nonprofit FQHC serving communities across Southern Arizona with high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare. With a legacy spanning nearly 70 years, Marana provides comprehensive services including primary care, behavioral health, dental, women's health, pediatrics, and chronic disease management—regardless of a patient's insurance or ability to pay. Recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and part of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO), Marana Health is committed to providing passionate healthcare and improving lives through patient-centered, integrated care. For more information, please visit about athenahealth, Inc. athenahealth strives to cure complexity and simplify the practice of healthcare. Our innovative technology includes electronic health records, revenue cycle management, and patient engagement solutions that help healthcare providers, administrators, and practices eliminate friction for patients while getting paid efficiently. athenahealth partners with practices with purpose-built software backed by expertise to produce the insights needed to drive better clinical and financial outcomes. We're inspired by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Learn more at
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
athenahealth and Abridge partner to enhance ambulatory care practices
Healthcare software and services provider athenahealth has entered a partnership with Abridge to enhance ambulatory care practices by integrating generative AI capabilities and real-time ambient listening. This collaboration aims to streamline the documentation process for over 160,000 clinicians on the athenahealth network through the Ambient Notes solution. The solution, currently offered in limited release, embeds ambient solutions directly into athenaOne, providing a better user experience for clinicians. This feature allows clinicians to activate ambient listening during a patient visit and have AI-generated notes placed into the patient encounter swiftly for review, all within the athenaOne system. athenahealth plans to expand the availability of this fully integrated solution this year. athenahealth chief product officer Paul Brient said: 'Today's clinicians – particularly those in independent practices – are overwhelmed with regulatory, financial, and administrative burdens that get in the way of caring for patients. 'They need integrated, intuitive, and agile solutions that solve these problems and take away busy work, without adding more complexity. This is our primary focus at athenahealth, and we're excited to partner with Abridge, a leader and innovator in this space, so that ambulatory practices of any size can access the latest and most innovative AI capabilities.' The partnership between athenahealth and Abridge is poised to reduce the administrative burden on clinicians, simplify and automate workflows, and enhance the clinician-patient experience. Abridge founder and CEO Dr Shiv Rao said: 'We are excited to deepen our integration with athenahealth and provide a seamless experience that leads to more clinically useful, compliant, and billable clinical documentation at the point of care. 'Streamlining clinical and financial workflows for the many independent practices across the country will allow their clinicians to focus more on patient care.' "athenahealth and Abridge partner to enhance ambulatory care practices" was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
