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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athelas, powered by Commure, has been selected by HCA Healthcare, Inc., one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, as the exclusive partner to develop and deploy an ambient AI platform across its network of healthcare professionals. This partnership, following Athelas/Commure’s acquisition of ambient AI pioneer Augmedix, marks a significant step forward in efforts to integrate AI into healthcare and transform the way patient visits are conducted and documented across the HCA Healthcare network. A formal enterprise agreement is being negotiated between the two companies.

Commure and Athelas sign to acquire AUGX.

In the wake of the Change Healthcare cybersecurity incident, many healthcare practices are contemplating a significant operational shift — changing their clearinghouse providers. While the idea might seem straightforward, the reality is anything but.

In the wake of the Change Healthcare cybersecurity breach that shook the U.S. healthcare industry on February 21, many medical practices found themselves in an unprecedented predicament. The indefinite suspension of claims submissions infrastructure threatened to halt the vital flow of operations and cash for countless healthcare providers. Understanding that timely delivery of services can significantly impact patient outcomes and financial stability, Athelas RCM has steadfastly embraced a guiding principle: “Speed above all else.”

Following a cyberattack on Change Healthcare that disrupted critical IT infrastructure, an urgent care practice faced significant operational challenges, with 1,310 insurance claims worth $523K stalled. Athelas's swift implementation of a tailored Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solution, leveraging multiple submission channels and seamless integration with the practice's EHR system, quickly restored the clinic's cash flow and operational stability, showcasing the importance of resilient healthcare collaborations in crisis situations.