News 6/18/25

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Sword Health raises $40 million, bringing its total funding to $380 million. The company launched in 2015 to offer digital physical therapy and has since expanded into pelvic health and mental healthcare.

Founder and CEO Virgílio Bento says the new funding will help the company with its strategic acquisitions. It acquired UK-based digital health company Surgery Hero in January.

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Acquisitions, Funding, Business, and Stock

Coding software company Medicodio acquires Mindseeker’s medical coding professional services division.

People

Lark Health names Matthew Gibbs (Blue Shield of California) president.

Dave Wojczynski (Revecore) joins R1 as president of its physician RCM business.

Announcements and Implementations

Amarillo Medical Specialists (TX) implements Sunoh.ai’s AI medical scribe software.

Lowville Family Health Center (NY) goes live on Athenahealth.

Maven Clinic will give members the ability to sync data from their Oura Rings with the clinic’s virtual care platform.

Research and Innovation

A recent Epocrates survey of 751 medical students finds that their favorite reference tool is YouTube, with nearly 100% of survey-takers noting that video guides are their most useful study aid. The survey also found that students find AI tools to be especially helpful with exam preparation, medical literature and guideline reviews, and medication management and interaction checks.

Other

In Texas, the Milam County Sheriff’s Office installs an OnMed Care Station that residents can use at no charge.

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News 6/16/25

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Ambulatory health IT company Cosentus Holdings acquires practice consulting and RCM vendor Alta Management Solutions.

Sponsored Events and Resources

Live Webinar: June 18 (Wednesday) noon ET. “Fireside Chat: Closing the Gaps in Medication Adherence.” Sponsor: DrFirst. Presenters: Ben G. Long, MD, director of hospital medicine, Magnolia Regional Health Center; Wes Blakeslee, PhD, vice president of clinical data strategies, DrFirst; Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer, DrFirst. Magnolia Regional Health Center will describe how its Nurse Navigator program used real-time prescription fill data from DrFirst to identify therapy gaps and engage patients through timely, personalized outreach. The effort led to a 19% increase in prescription fills and a 6% drop in 30-day readmissions among participating patients. Attendees will learn why prescribing price transparency is key to adherence, how real-time data helps care teams support patients between visits, and how Magnolia aligned its approach with value-based care and population health goals.

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Acquisitions, Funding, Business, and Stock

ChatRx launches to offer text-based virtual care for common ailments. Based in Indiana, the company was founded by Todd Stillson, MD who recently retired from his local physician practice. ChatRx employs 10 people and anticipates hiring another 10 over the next 18 months.

People

Tycene Fritcher (Outcomes) joins Sightview as CEO.

Announcements and Implementations

Nashua Radiology (NH) selects practice and revenue cycle management services from Healthcare Administrative Partners.

Other

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center partners with rural libraries across the state to install telehealth booths for patrons in need of more convenient access to healthcare. Three booths are already in operation, and an additional five to 10 are expected to be up and running at by the end of the year.

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News 6/11/25

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EqualizeRCM acquires Management Resource Group, which offers RCM software and services for specialty practices.

Sponsored Events and Resources

Live Webinar: June 18 (Wednesday) noon ET. “Fireside Chat: Closing the Gaps in Medication Adherence.” Sponsor: DrFirst. Presenters: Ben G. Long, MD, director of hospital medicine, Magnolia Regional Health Center; Wes Blakeslee, PhD, vice president of clinical data strategies, DrFirst; Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer, DrFirst. Magnolia Regional Health Center will describe how its Nurse Navigator program used real-time prescription fill data from DrFirst to identify therapy gaps and engage patients through timely, personalized outreach. The effort led to a 19% increase in prescription fills and a 6% drop in 30-day readmissions among participating patients. Attendees will learn why prescribing price transparency is key to adherence, how real-time data helps care teams support patients between visits, and how Magnolia aligned its approach with value-based care and population health goals.

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Acquisitions, Funding, Business, and Stock

Monarch launches to help women’s healthcare providers open and manage their own practices.

Virtual clinic Outro launches in seven states to help patients taking antidepressants taper off their medications. The company plans to also offer tapering programs for benzodiazepines and stimulants.

People

Jennifer Peña, MD (Pager Health) joins Wisp as chief medical officer.

NextGen Healthcare promotes Srinivas (Sri) Velamoor to CEO.

David Stern (Boston IVF) joins Kindbody as CEO.

Announcements and Implementations

Mental health support company Wysa develops an AI chatbot that automates the clinical screening and referral process.

Other

Waiting rooms will never be the same: In Touch and Life & Style magazines fold, leaving patients with the age-old options of People and Us Weekly. Highlights for Children, on the other hand, seems poised to remain a staple of pediatric practices.

Sponsor Updates

• AdvancedMD announces 2025 summer product updates and makes Waystar its preferred clearinghouse partner.

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News 6/9/25

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Virtual mental healthcare provider Valera Health acquires Vita Health, a digital behavioral healthcare provider that focuses on suicide risk reduction.

Sponsored Events and Resources

Live Webinar: June 18 (Wednesday) noon ET. “Fireside Chat: Closing the Gaps in Medication Adherence.” Sponsor: DrFirst. Presenters: Ben G. Long, MD, director of hospital medicine, Magnolia Regional Health Center; Wes Blakeslee, PhD, vice president of clinical data strategies, DrFirst; Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer, DrFirst. Magnolia Regional Health Center will describe how its Nurse Navigator program used real-time prescription fill data from DrFirst to identify therapy gaps and engage patients through timely, personalized outreach. The effort led to a 19% increase in prescription fills and a 6% drop in 30-day readmissions among participating patients. Attendees will learn why prescribing price transparency is key to adherence, how real-time data helps care teams support patients between visits, and how Magnolia aligned its approach with value-based care and population health goals.

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Acquisitions, Funding, Business, and Stock

San Diego-based RCM and workflow automation vendor XiFin lays off 87 employees at its office in Austin, TX.

Salvo Health announces $4 million in new funding. The company offers a digital digestive and metabolic care management platform.

Rehab therapy software vendor Prompt EMR rebrands to Prompt Health. Prompt’s acquisitions include patient engagement and remote therapy management vendor PT Wired and Onus One, which offers compensation model and payroll services to rehab therapy practices.

People

Revascent names Michael Rock (Envision Radiology) COO and Jonah Berg (Alpine Investors) (pictured) president of software and technology services.

20/20Now promotes Noelle Tchang, OD to VP of professional services.

Announcements and Implementations

Ocala Family Medical Center (FL) implements virtual medical scribe capabilities from ScribeEMR.

Sponsor Updates

• Nurses of Note 2025: The Director of Quality Management (PerfectServe)

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News 6/4/25

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Pediatric vaccine management software vendor Canid raises $10 million in a Series A funding round.

Sponsored Events and Resources

Live Webinar: June 18 (Wednesday) noon ET. “Fireside Chat: Closing the Gaps in Medication Adherence.” Sponsor: DrFirst. Presenters: Ben G. Long, MD, director of hospital medicine, Magnolia Regional Health Center; Wes Blakeslee, PhD, vice president of clinical data strategies, DrFirst; Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer, DrFirst. Magnolia Regional Health Center will describe how its Nurse Navigator program used real-time prescription fill data from DrFirst to identify therapy gaps and engage patients through timely, personalized outreach. The effort led to a 19% increase in prescription fills and a 6% drop in 30-day readmissions among participating patients. Attendees will learn why prescribing price transparency is key to adherence, how real-time data helps care teams support patients between visits, and how Magnolia aligned its approach with value-based care and population health goals.

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Acquisitions, Funding, Business, and Stock

Days after confirming a headcount reduction, Hims & Hers Health announces it will acquire European telehealth provider Zava. Hims & Hers began expanding globally in 2021 when it acquired Honest Health, a London-based online prescription delivery company focused on hair loss.

People

Astrana Health names Sherry McBride (Providence Health) COO of its management services organization.

Announcements and Implementations

Horizon Rx, a virtual practice for patients traveling in California, selects AdvancedMD’s EHR and practice management software.

Tebra adds AI Note Assist clinical documentation capabilities to its EHR.

Sponsor Updates

Blog Posts

• Clinical Communication Integrations for Better Patient Care (PerfectServe)
• AI and Your Practice: Key Insights on AI Usage Among Family Physicians and Primary Care Providers (AdvancedMD
• Improving Patient-Reported Outcomes with Communication (PerfectServe)

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