Vol. 2 Issue 10, November 2005
"After moving to athenaNet, our revenue immediately jumped almost 20%. This new level of income continues to this day – and my practice is easier to run.  Thanks, athena, for making me look so good!"
John Lopez, Administrator
Surgical Associates of Western New York, PC

Letter from Jonathan

We're celebrating many things in this issue - being honored as the 77th fastest-growing company by Inc. Magazine, a feature in Entrepreneur, our best-ever User's Conference, and record sales right out of the gate for athenaClinicals. That said, we're hardly taking a break. This fall, many new initiatives are in the works -including new online implementation for small groups and a new claim advice tool. Plus, we have our first round of winners based on live benchmarking. We're also working hard to address your feedback from the User Group. Please see the details below.

User Conference 2005 a smashing success
This was our most well-attended, hands-on, and just plain fun conference ever. And we're thrilled! But you also told us about improvements you'd like to see next year. Click here to see your feedback (and what we plan to do about it).

Early successes in small group implementation
Working in a practice with one or two physicians? Good news: there's a new athena initiative for you. Click here for details.

athenaClinicals previewed at 2005 User Group
athenaClinicals is the most complete approach to improving your clinical workflow, collections and care. Find out what users think about this new initiative.

Vital Stats


New claim "advice" for Collector clients
We're always looking for new ways to optimize your workflow when it comes to submitting clean claims. Which is why we're happy to announce a new tool for athenaCollector clients. Learn how to use this feature in your practice now.

Live benchmarking is here! First winners announced
Ever wonder how your practice compares to others? Live benchmarking can help you figure it out. Click here for details and for our first live benchmarking winners.

athenista Spotlight: Meet Kim Williams
She's queen of the ice hockey rink and the Western Client Service Manager. Meet Kim Williams, this month's featured athenista.

Welcome to the athena family
In September and October, 32 clients went live on athenaNet. Click here to find out which of your neighbors has joined the family (and how this can help improve your performance).

athena will be in your neighborhood - Come check us out!
This month, athena will be in New York City and in Lubbock, Texas. Click here for details.


Best wishes,

Monthly Poll
Would you like to have a mini user group closer to your home?
Yes, a mealtime mini-module
Yes, one half-day session
No, prefer more online
No, like things as they are