athenahealth, Inc.

athenahealth, Inc. is a privately held American healthcare technology company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1997, the company's core business revolves around providing cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) and network-enabled services primarily for ambulatory healthcare practices in the United States. Its mission is to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

athenahealth's flagship offering is athenaOne, an all-in-one software platform that integrates electronic health records (EHR) through athenaClinicals, practice management via athenaCollector, medical billing, revenue cycle management, and patient engagement tools like athenaCommunicator. The company also provides Epocrates, a point-of-care mobile application, and offers solutions for population health management, care coordination, and advisory services. These services cater to a broad market, including medical groups, hospitals, health systems, and various medical specialties.

Currently led by Chairman and CEO Bob Segert, athenahealth was acquired by private equity firms Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman for $17 billion in February 2022, with Veritas Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital retaining minority investments. The company is a significant player in the U.S. ambulatory EHR market, partnering with over 140,000 ambulatory care providers. Recent strategic initiatives include a strong focus on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its athenaOne platform to enhance clinical documentation, streamline workflows, and improve interoperability. In January 2021, athenahealth agreed to pay $18.25 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act related to illegal kickbacks for EHR sales.