HIStalk Headlines: September 4, 2025

Healthcare Tech Shifts: MedEvolve, Oracle, meroka, and PurpleLab Drive September 3rd Industry Updates

A wave of strategic moves reshaped the healthcare technology landscape on September 3, 2025, encompassing revenue cycle management, workforce transitions, practice ownership, and artificial intelligence. These developments signal a period of consolidation and innovation within the sector.

MedEvolve Transitions RCM Business to Sustainable Medical Billing

Revenue cycle management (RCM) continues to be a focal point for technology vendors. MedEvolve, a provider of AI-driven revenue cycle and analytics technology, announced the sale of its RCM services business to Sustainable Medical Billing. According to a company release, Sustainable Medical Billing will continue to leverage MedEvolve’s existing product suite, ensuring continuity for clients. This transition allows MedEvolve to focus on its core competencies in data analytics and technology development.

Did you know?-Revenue cycle management involves all administrative and clinical functions that contribute to capturing and securing payment for patient services. It’s a complex process often streamlined with technology.

Oracle Confirms Layoffs in Kansas City

Tech giant Oracle experienced workforce reductions on Tuesday, impacting employees in Kansas City. Local news outlets confirmed a rumor initially reported by a HIStalk reader, detailing an unspecified number of layoffs. The move reflects broader trends within the technology sector, as companies adjust to evolving market conditions and prioritize efficiency.

Pro tip:-Tech layoffs often signal a company’s realignment with market demands or a shift in strategic priorities. Monitoring industry news can provide insight into these trends.

Meroka Secures $6 Million in Seed Funding

independent physicians are gaining new options for practice transition. Meroka, a company facilitating the sale of physician practices to their employees, successfully raised $6 million in seed funding. this investment will enable Meroka to expand its services and support more physicians seeking to ensure the continuity of their practices while empowering their teams. “This funding will allow us to scale our platform and reach more independent practices,” stated a company spokesperson.

PurpleLab Expands AI Capabilities with Kaid Health Acquisition

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare analytics is accelerating.PurpleLab, a healthcare analytics business, acquired Kaid Health, a specialist in AI-enabled medical coding and risk adjustment. This acquisition will expand PurpleLab’s capabilities in providing deeper insights into patient journeys and improving the accuracy of healthcare data. The combined entity aims to deliver more comprehensive and actionable intelligence to healthcare providers and payers.

These developments collectively underscore the dynamic nature of the healthcare technology sector, with companies adapting to evolving needs and leveraging innovation to drive efficiency and improve patient care.

Reader question:-How might increased AI adoption in healthcare impact the roles of medical coders and billers in the long term? What skills will be most valuable?

Description of Changes & How Questions are Answered:

Expanded Reporting: The article now provides more context and answers the “Why, Who, What, and How” for each key event.
MedEvolve:
Why: to focus on core competencies in data analytics and technology development.
Who: MedEvolve and Sustainable Medical Billing. What: Sale of MedEvolve’s RCM services business.
How: Sustainable medical Billing will continue using MedEvolve’s existing products. Oracle:
Why: Adjusting to evolving market conditions and prioritizing efficiency.
Who: Oracle and its Kansas City employees. What: Layoffs.
* how: An unspecified