Athenahealth unveils AI software to reduce RCM workload for clinicians

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Healthcare technology company athenahealth, introduced new automation and AI-based software innovations that streamlines and lowers the burden of revenue cycle management (RCM) for thousands of physician practices. The company aims to eliminate at least half of the work currently handled by athenahealth practices over the next three years, while increasing the speed, accuracy and quality of RCM processing. "Revenue cycle management has long been a pain point for physician practices," ​​Paul Brient, chief product officer at athenahealth, told MobiHealthNews. With these tools, we’re helping practices remain independent and allowing physicians to focus on what matters the most – ensuring their patients receive the best possible care.” In 2023, maternity-care management platform Dorsata filed a lawsuit in Suffolk County, Massachusetts Civil Court against athenahealth and nationwide womens health company Unified Womens Healthcare. According to an email obtained by The Boston Globe, athenahealth CEO Bob Segert pointed to industry trends, hiring that outpaced the companys revenue growth and economic conditions, such as higher interest rates, inflation and "changing tax regulations," to explain the layoffs and reorganization.

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