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Cincinnati documentation software firm launches with $650K investment

A group of Cincinnati gastroenterologists have been joined by several business and technology partners to […]

A group of Cincinnati gastroenterologists have been joined by several business and technology partners to launch a health IT company that develops intraoperative voice-command software to document surgical procedures.

The company, eMerge Health Solutions, has received $650,000 in investment commitments, including $250,000 from state-supported venture development group CincyTech, according to a statement from CincyTech.

eMerge is aiming to up that initial investment amount to $850,000. The company plans to use the cash for operating capital and to further product development. eMerge says its software will help doctors become more efficient and reduce documentation errors.

The company’s initial target market for its voice-command documentation software is self-contained gastroenterology units within ambulatory surgical centers and hospitals. eMerge estimates that target market to be valued at $250 million to $300 million, according to the statement.

eMerge has installed its system in four locations — three ambulatory surgery centers and Cincinnati’s Jewish Hospital.

Last month, the company hired a CEO, Alex Vidas, who has a background in software engineering and previously worked with imaging firm Pentax Medical, according to the statement.

“We will be offering a first-of-its-kind-product, the ability to document during a procedure using voice command and control,” Vidas said. “This allows the clinician to gain productivity benefits without taking focus away from the patient’s care.”

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