Provation Celebrates 30 Years of Healthcare Productivity and Innovation

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 15, 2024--

Provation, a leading provider of healthcare SaaS solutions for the Gastroenterology and Anesthesia specialties, celebrated its 30th anniversary with an event held at the Windows Over Marquette in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 7, 2024. The celebration highlighted Provation’s journey from a humble startup to the industry leader it is today. Named for its commitment to “productivity and innovation,” Provation has supported thousands of hospitals, surgical facilities, and physician groups in delivering streamlined, high-quality care, including 19 of the top 20 U.S. hospitals for GI care.

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To mark this important milestone, Provation colleagues gathered with President Ankush Kaul, Fortive leadership, and other special guests for a day filled with engaging activities, thought-provoking exercises, and inspiring messages — all designed to honor Provation’s history and spark imagination for the future.

“Provation’s company culture continues to reinvent itself after 30 years,” Kaul said. “The adaptability of this team is incredible. We’ve managed to uphold our legacy while embracing change, which keeps us at the forefront of healthcare innovation. This milestone is not just about where we started but about where we’re heading — and I have no doubt we’ll continue to empower providers to deliver quality healthcare for all.”

Entrepreneurial Energy

Provation’s original co-founders, Sean Benson and Dr. Dan Steinberger, also joined the celebration, sharing the inspiring story of Provation's early days. Dr. Steinberger said, “When we founded Provation, we saw the need for technology that could replace paper records and streamline processes. By focusing on structured reporting, we made it possible to improve documentation without slowing down the physician.”

Steinberger and Benson have credited two foundational elements for Provation’s success: a physician-led medical content team that developed knowledge bases term by term, and an advanced user interface that leveraged AI to simplify the physician workflow. “This approach did for structured reporting what Windows did for desktop computing — it made it accessible and useful,” Dr. Steinberger said.

A Legacy of Innovation and Adaptability

Originally named “cMore Medical Solutions Inc.,” Provation has evolved since 1994 into a leader in clinical documentation. The company has grown to serve more than 5,000 hospitals, surgery centers, and medical offices and 700 physician groups worldwide.

In 2006, Provation became part of Wolters Kluwer Health's Clinical Tools. It was later acquired by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. in 2018, a partnership that further supported Provation’s growth and led to its acquisition by Fortive Corporation in 2021.

Fortive President & CEO Jim Lico attended the event virtually along with Fortive leaders Tami Newcombe, President & CEO of Advanced Healthcare Solutions, and Olumide Soroye, President & CEO of Intelligent Operating Solutions.

“We couldn’t be more fortunate to have Provation join the Fortive family,” Lico said. “What we found in Provation is a rich history, best-in-class products, and a deep commitment to customer service. This company embodies what it means to deliver outstanding solutions, elevating our collective impact on healthcare.”

Newcombe and Soroye echoed these sentiments, reflecting on Provation’s impact on its customers, its exceptional company culture, and its contributions to Fortive Corporation.

“I’ve heard firsthand how doctors commend Provation’s solutions for allowing them to spend more time with their patients,” Newcombe said. “I’ve watched this team push each other and push themselves to honor that promise. We’re going to build on that legacy to deliver even better tools and services. Your dedication has truly stood the test of time.”

“The work you do at Provation empowers physicians to deliver high quality and safe outcomes for patients,” Soroye said. “While scaling the company at a remarkable pace, you’ve managed to preserve an entrepreneurial culture infused with a passion for high-quality patient outcomes and customer success. You have enriched our culture at Fortive with talent and a range of best practices on how to run a software business, delight customers, and deliver outstanding results. Thank you for what you do for the world, and for continuing to nurture an outstanding company culture and an amazing workplace. You are all part of something special. Excited to see what comes next at Provation!”

Expanding the Vision into Anesthesia

The event also welcomed Dr. Mani Vindhya, co-founder of iProcedures, which was acquired by Provation in 2021 to expand its reach into the anesthesia market with the #1 Anesthesia Information Management System (AIMS), now known as Provation® iPro.

Designed by practicing anesthesiologists, Provation iPro is the world’s first mobile, cloud-based AIMS software. Since its inception, Provation iPro AIMS has been used to document over 4 million anesthesia procedures in more than 875 facilities.

Consistently named a Black Book Leader and “Best in KLAS,” more than 23,000 anesthesia providers use Provation iPro to improve staff satisfaction, streamline documentation, boost patient safety, and gain cost savings.

Looking Ahead

For 30 years, Provation has been dedicated to delivering top-of-the-line products and services that empower healthcare providers to connect with their patients and deliver high-quality healthcare. This significant milestone reflects the hard work and dedication of all who have contributed to Provation’s success over the decades. Central to this achievement are the strong partnerships cultivated with customers — relationships built on trust, collaboration, and a mutual commitment to enhancing clinical documentation and patient care. These partnerships have been vital in guiding Provation’s continuous improvement and the development of solutions that adapt to the ever-changing needs of healthcare professionals.

As Provation looks to the future, the company remains committed to its mission: to empower providers to deliver quality healthcare for all. This dedication will continue to drive Provation’s journey for the next thirty years and beyond.

About Provation

Provation is a leading healthcare software provider dedicated to empowering providers with innovative solutions that streamline clinical workflows in the Gastroenterology and Anesthesia specialties. Provation’s platforms, Provation® Apex and Provation® iPro, are trusted by over 5,000 hospitals, surgery centers, and medical offices globally. With a purpose-driven approach, Provation continues to drive productivity and improve patient outcomes through advanced documentation and workflow solutions. For more information, visit provationmedical.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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France against New Zealand before a sold-out Stade de France under lights on Saturday could be the last competitive rugby test between them for a while.

The French are set for a three-test tour of New Zealand next July but have already decided they're sending a second-string squad. It's not a surprise. France deliberately dispatched weakened squads to Argentina this year, Japan in 2022, and Australia in 2021. It won only the Japan series.

French federation officials agreed with the clubs last month that players in the Top 14 club final on June 28 will not go to All Blacks country, where the test series starts a week later.

The last Top 14 final featured Toulouse and Bordeaux, who have 19 players in the France squad, 10 of whom are in the matchday 23 on Saturday, including captain Antoine Dupont, Thomas Ramos and Peato Mauvaka.

Dupont and France are expected to give New Zealand a sterner test than Ireland did last week merely for the fact that, unlike Ireland, they had a cobweb-blowing runout, stomping Japan 52-12 at Stade de France.

The test was Dupont's first since the home Rugby World Cup 13 months ago. France's poster boy timed out from test rugby to win the Paris Olympic sevens gold medal.

Against Japan, the captain set up a couple of tries, made a couple of behind-the-back passes and came off after 65 minutes, after which France didn't score again. He's had an eventful week; sick on Tuesday, 28th birthday on Friday, and due respect from New Zealand in between. Defense coach Scott Hansen called him the master, phenomenal, and superstar.

“I don't think too much about it,” Dupont said on Friday of the compliments. “But they know that we carry a lot of threat with talented players in every area, and so if they focus on me it will open doors.”

Dupont said he began feeling sick over the weekend but it was “nothing bad” and he resumed training fully on Wednesday.

He opposed Aaron Smith in his three previous New Zealand games — including the 27-13 World Cup pool win — and will face Smith's heir Cam Roigard for the first time. Roigard also had a long gap between tests after the World Cup, enforced by a six-month knee injury.

“His profile as a nine appeals to me," Dupont said. "He carries the ball and tries different things. With (Cortez) Ratima he is the future of the All Blacks in this position.”

Roigard and Ratima have helped steer New Zealand to wins against Ireland ( 23-13 ) and England ( 24-22 ) this month.

“We all love seeing the All Blacks playing like that as rugby fans,” Dupont said. “Their physicality across the team was remarkable over the past two weekends, more so than their individualities. It's up to us to raise our level to respond to the threat that's coming.”

Prolific try-scorer Damian Penaud was still too ill but France has plugged in Gabin Villiere, flanker Paul Boudehent after two tries against Japan off the bench, midfield general Gael Fickou, and Romain Buros, the Bordeaux fullback who will debut at 27. They can equal their best win streak against the All Blacks, three, across 1994-95.

“I'm expecting everything (the All Blacks) do will cause us problems,” France coach Fabien Galthié says. “They've hit their stride and are in their fifth month of competition. They're settling the score now after some difficult seasons. They want to get the world leadership back and they're capable of responding to all forms of rugby. It's a huge and fantastic challenge.”

New Zealand made the big call to restore Beauden Barrett at flyhalf ahead of Damian McKenzie, whose assured performance in the role against Ireland earned him man of the match.

Barrett and hooker Codie Taylor, a combined 225 caps, missed Ireland because of head injuries and have come straight back in, dropping McKenzie and Asafo Aumua to the bench.

“It's a great discussion to have when you've got two 10s in form, both good tacticians, both kicking well,” All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says. “The one thing about D-Mac (McKenzie) is he's probably the best off the bench in the world. He can change the game.”

Sam Cane's head injury forced a back row shuffle to accommodate blindside flanker Samipeni Finau. Ardie Savea will start on the openside for the first time in three years and the revelatory Wallace Sititi will move to his preferred position at No. 8.

“Circumstances have led to this,” Robertson says, “but it's something we’ve looked at for this year and now’s the time.”

The trio and Roigard have one of the hardest jobs in rugby — shutting down Dupont.

“He's gone across and won Olympic gold. Toulouse, they're champions. There's a common denominator, and that's him,” Savea says. “If we don't front physically against a big French pack then we allow Antoine Dupont to run the show.”

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France's Antoine Dupont holds a ball as he warms-up for the Autumn Nations series rugby union match between France and Japan at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)