Ava
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Health technology |
| Founded 📆 | 2017 |
| Founder 👔 | |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Area served 🗺️ | |
Key people | |
| Services | Electronic medical records (EMRs)
Virtual care and telehealth integration AI medical scribe (Ava Scribe) Patient engagement via Ava Connect portal Clinic migration and support services Predictive analytics and documentation automation Panel-based billing and PCPCM optimization |
| Members | |
Number of employees | 11-50 [3] |
| 🌐 Website | https://avaindustries.ca |
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Ava is a privately held Canadian healthcare technology company based in Calgary, Alberta. Also known as Ava Industries Ltd. or Ava EMR, Ava develops a cloud-based electronic medical record (EMR) systems and digital healthcare technology. Its products are designed for small and medium-sized healthcare providers, with a focus on supporting clinical workflows and interoperability with existing systems. Ava Industries' platform includes customizable tools aimed at addressing a range of operational and administrative needs in healthcare settings.[4]
Ava's platform supports tools for scheduling, charting, eLabs, billing, and clinic management, and emphasizes interoperability and reduced administrative burden. Built with input from physicians, the system is designed to minimize screen time and streamline tasks. Ava manages over 3.5 million patient records across more than 250 clinics and generates revenue through software-as-a-service and support offerings, including data migration services. [3]
Background
Ava Industries was founded by Dr. Matt Henschke and Dr. Mike Forseth, family physicians based in Calgary, Alberta.[5] The company originated from their observations of limitations in existing electronic medical record (EMR) systems, particularly in how those systems aligned with clinical workflows in family practice.
Dr. Henschke began developing a prototype EMR system while in medical training, teaching himself programming and creating an early version of a patient record interface. [5] Over time, this evolved into a cloud-based EMR platform developed in collaboration with Dr. Forseth. Initially used in their own clinical practice, the system was later made available to other physicians.
The platform, named Ava EMR, was designed to operate without reliance on local servers or virtual desktops, and to reflect the operational needs of medical offices.[5] Ava Industries continues to iterate on the software based on user feedback and ongoing clinical experience.
Products and Services
- Ava EMR – a cloud-based EMR with tools for billing, charting, faxing and reporting.[6]
- Ava Scribe – an AI scribe that creates visit notes from physician-patient conversations.[7]
- Ava Connect – a patient portal providing communication, appointment scheduling, and access to lab results.[8]
- Panel and PCPCM Support – tailored tools for managing Alberta's Primary Care Physician Compensation Model,[9] including time-based billing and complexity scoring.[10]
Affiliations
- Alethea – A consult-sharing and referral management platform integrated with Ava, Alethea allows clinics to have inter-provider communication for patient care continuity.[11]
- Alto Santé - A digital health venture studio that provides strategic leadership, technology consulting, and startup acceleration. Ava collaborates with Alto Santé to refine its operational model and scale its healthcare innovations. Alto Santé’s support spanned fractional executive management, mentorship, and business development, contributing to Ava’s emergence as a scalable EMR platform. [12]
- Canada Health Infoway – Ava is part of Infoway's Vendor Innovation Program 2025[13] and is integrated with PrescribeIT, Canada's national e-prescribing service. [14]
- Cherry Health - Cherry Health connects clinics using Ava with Cherry Health's national physician network to help clinics access resources, fill shifts, and operate more effectively.[15]
- EMR Network – Ava is a participating member of the Alberta Medical Association's EMR Network, a collaborative initiative that brings together EMR vendors, physicians, and health system stakeholders to advance clinical data sharing, usability, and alignment across Alberta's healthcare system.[16]
Locations
Ava is available to healthcare providers across Western Canada
Alberta – Headquartered in Calgary, Ava expanded its provincial footprint in 2025 through their project with the Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network, contributing to care delivery for approximately one in every eight Albertans.[17]
British Columbia – Expansion began in 2023, with clinics onboarded in both urban and rural regions. Ava integrates with Excelleris (labs) and Teleplan (billing), and supports local care models and connectivity needs. Ava also integrates with CareConnect, allowing users to access patient records directly from within the EMR. [18]
References
- ↑ "Mike Forseth | The Org". Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "Matt Henshke | The Org". Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Ava Industries | Start Alberta". Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ↑ "Data, Docs, and Digital Records: The EMR and EHR Landscape in Canadian Healthcare | Canadian Health Tech". Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "An EMR that's made in Alberta, made by doctors | Alberta Doctors' Digest". Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ↑ "Calgary's next economy:Calgary's Next Economy: Ava Industries wants patients, docs first with new electronic medical records platform | Live Wire Calgary". Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "Ava Industries | Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta". Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "Patient Portal | Hart Family Medical". Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "Billing for Time by EMR - PCPCM | Alberta Medical Association". Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "CIICPAR | Alberta Medical Association". Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "Alethea seamlessly integrates with your Ava EMR. | Alethea". Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "Alto Santé – Innovate for Healthier Futures". Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ↑ "Infoway announces vendor innovator winners | Canadian Healthcare Technology". Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "Ava Industries and PrescribeIT Join Forces to Streamline Healthcare with Advanced e-Prescribing Solution | News Wire". Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "Ava Industries| Cherry Health". Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "EMR Network | Alberta Medical Association". Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "CF PCN | CF PCN". Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "Internet Access & EMR Integration | Provincial Health Services Authority". Retrieved 2025-05-09.
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