Athelas

03/24/2026

Cut the chaos. Cut the admin. Cut to Care.

At APTA CSM this year, clinicians told us what changes when the documentation burden lifts: more eye contact, better outcomes, and the feeling of actually practicing the craft they trained for.

Full story dropping this week.

03/19/2026

Private practice owners: this one is for you.

Athelas RCM Autopilot Playbook breaks down the exact strategies high-performing PT and orthopedic practices are using to collect more revenue, accelerate reimbursements, and give clinicians their time back.

It's the most actionable guide we've published, and it's free. Explore the playbook today: https://www.athelas.com/resources/rcm-autopilot-playbook

03/16/2026

“We all became physical therapists because we wanted to help people and our communities.”

Wendy Bloomhuff, Vice President of Slate at Rock Valley Physical Therapy, has spent nearly two decades building operations that support clinicians and patients alike.

In this next conversation from the Rock Valley series, Wendy shares why the team is excited to partner with Athelas Air as they continue building Slate and supporting private practices across their network.

For Wendy, the focus is simple. Help therapists spend more time with patients and give practices the support they need to grow.

Watch the full video to hear her perspective: https://hubs.la/Q0470vjq0

Watch the first video of the series, conversation with Rock Valley COO: https://hubs.la/Q0470tw10
More from the Rock Valley series are on the way.

03/12/2026

"If a decision is not made with your mission in mind, then you will get further away from who you are and drive away the trust you've built.”

In this latest episode of Taking Back Healthcare podcast, Richard Rose III, Vice President of Operations at PRO~PT Physical Therapy, shares his journey from practicing clinician to operational leader in the physical therapy space.

He discusses the challenges of growing and leading a provider-owned practice, developing the next generation of clinicians, and how strong leadership and clinical excellence go hand-in-hand in delivering better patient care.

💻 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0eeyNCyVhGE
🎧 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taking-back-healthcare/id1817041425
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/35BadsvEwuPqS6uFbpK491?si=3GrJ77KqQEWUqJo8waIRrQ

03/11/2026

Proud moment for Athelas ⭕
Congratulations to Deepika Bodapati on being named to Inc. Magazine’s 2026 Female Founders 500.

As a founder and leader, Deepika brings scientific curiosity, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on solving healthcare’s hardest problems. Her leadership continues to push the mission forward at Athelas: build technology that reduces administrative burden so clinicians can focus on patient care.

Well-deserved recognition. 👏

Our COO and co-founder Deepika Bodapati has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500, recognizing the most innovative women entrepreneurs in the country.

Deepika’s leadership is critical to advancing Commure’s mission to eradicate inefficiency and administrative burden in healthcare.

Congratulations, Deepika!

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q046pCYj0

03/10/2026

"AI is here to give clinicians back the time they went into healthcare for."

At Raleigh Orthopaedic, that looks like:
→ Documentation completed same-day
→ Faster, cleaner charge capture
→ Fewer claim errors leaving the practice
→ More time with patients

In Episode 1 of our AI in Action webinar series, Ross Rigdon, COO of Raleigh Orthopaedic, joined Nina Newkirk-Pulliam, PT, DPT, Melissa Erlandson PT, MSPT, and Ramneek Kakar from Athelas to walk through exactly how this plays out in day-to-day operations.

Watch the full Orthopedics Edition: Link in the comments.
Follow Athelas for upcoming episodes across specialties.

03/09/2026

"The biggest thing I want for our team is the right data, in the right hands, at the right time. That's what changes how leaders run their clinics."

Eric Sacia, COO, PT, OCS at Rock Valley Physical Therapy has spent decades in the profession, first as a clinician, now leading operations across one of the Midwest's largest therapist-owned PT organizations.

In the first episode of our new series with Rock Valley, Eric talks about what it takes to run a 60+ clinic operation, the metrics that keep him up at night, why he believes staff engagement is the key to any technology rollout, and what excites him most about partnering with Athelas on the move to Athelas Air.

This is the first of several conversations with the Rock Valley leadership team. More coming soon.

Watch the full interview: https://athelas.com/tbh/eric-sacia-chief-operational-officer-pt-ocs-rock-valley-physical-therapy

03/06/2026

"If you don't do something that brings you purpose, it is going to be a long, long road."

In this latest episode of Taking Back Healthcare, Jill Steeley draws on her extensive experience coaching leaders in Federally Qualified Health Centers to explore the unique challenges and opportunities of leading in community health settings.

She shares practical strategies for building resilient teams, fostering authentic leadership, and navigating change while staying mission-driven. Jill’s insights offer valuable guidance for healthcare leaders striving to balance operational demands with compassionate, people-centered care.

💻 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sfRWxUX_jcI

🎧 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taking-back-healthcare/id1817041425?i=1000752903561

🎧Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Y42Cbe25VYnL3K8Rv7PIy?si=1BJy1DUxRB-Ry7mkRpPgWQ

03/03/2026

Big welcome to Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy, the newest member of the Athelas family!

Dr. Troy Vander Molen and his team are on a mission to keep clinicians fully present with their patients. Athelas makes that possible with Ambient AI for documentation, AIR for clinical workflows, and RCM automation to keep the revenue cycle running smoothly behind the scenes.

"Our providers can stay present with their clients, which strengthens the therapeutic experience and the care we deliver." - Dr. Troy Vander Molen, PT, DPT, CEO

This is what it looks like when a practice puts patient care at the center of every decision and chooses the technology to back it up. We're proud to partner with Kinetic Edge and excited to support the incredible work they're doing in physical therapy.

03/02/2026

Athelas at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2026 Annual Meeting, Right Now!

Orthopedic leaders are gathering in New Orleans to focus on what matters most: clinical excellence, operational clarity, and financial performance. From March 2 to 6 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the industry will come together to explore the technologies and strategies shaping modern care.

At Athelas, we are partnering with orthopedic practices to:
- Reduce documentation burden with Ambient AI
- Strengthen revenue performance with end to end RCM
- Bring real time visibility to claims and patient responsibility

If you are attending AAOS, we would love to connect and share what we are seeing across forward thinking orthopedic groups.
See you there.

02/27/2026

Ready to lead with clarity and outcomes?

We’re heading to Rockstar Summit 2026, the premier gathering for PT, OT & SLP practice leaders March 6-8 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Athelas will be on the floor, at booth #12, driving real talks about smarter team systems and tech-powered growth. Let’s connect.

02/26/2026

“We chose to partner with Athelas to reclaim our time and focus back on patient care. The impact was immediate: the AI platform captures the entire patient conversation in real-time, intelligently organizing our assessments and treatment plans while significantly improving our coding accuracy.” - Damaris Vega, MD, FACE, Medical Director & CEO, Houston Endocrinology Center

Houston Endocrinology Center is investing in infrastructure that protects both clinical depth and provider time. In a field where documentation must be exceptionally detailed, they’re choosing technology that preserves clinical depth, without pushing work into evenings and weekends.

Together, we’ve implemented Ambient AI to structure visits in real time, aligned workflows through AIR, and strengthened revenue performance through tighter coding and cleaner claims. The result: precision without backlog.

This partnership reflects where specialty medicine is heading: real-time documentation, operational alignment, and revenue clarity, built into the foundation.

Proud to partner with Houston Endocrinology Center as they shape what modern endocrinology operations should look like.