By Paul McCune, CEO, Phoenix Ortho
There’s something electric in the air these days — not just the thrill of Olympic fever sweeping the globe, but the exhilarating pace at which orthopedic practices are evolving. As I think about elite athletes chasing medals, I can’t help but draw a parallel to another kind of high-performance competition: the race to build the ultimate orthopedic electronic health record (EHR).
And let me tell you — unlike most EHRs that feel like running in slow motion, Phoenix Go is like watching a world-record sprint.
Too often, clinics are handed a system that was designed to serve everyone — from dermatologists to cardiologists — but ends up serving no one well. It’s like asking a figure skater to compete in the marathon: sure, they’re athletes, but they weren’t built for that event.
Orthopedic workflows are distinctive. We deal with complex imaging, surgical planning, rapid documentation, therapy coordination, and patient mobility — day in, day out. A generic EHR might record a chart, but it’s not tuned to the rhythm of orthopedic care. It’s like showing up to the Olympics in flip-flops.
At Phoenix Ortho, we took a different path. If other EHRs are generalists, Phoenix Go is the specialist — a competitor laser-focused on reaching the podium in every orthopedic workflow.
🔥 Orthopedic-Specific Workflows – Designed to get you through documentation with fewer clicks and more clarity — like shaving milliseconds off a luge run.
📸 Integrated Imaging (PACS) – No flipping between screens — review and annotate your imaging right where you need it, like a gymnast sticking the landing.
📆 Practice Management + RCM – From scheduling to billing and claims, everything flows together — like a synchronized swimming team hitting perfect form.
📱 Mobile Browser & iPad Access – Your clinic is on the go. Your software should be too — whether you’re in surgery, seeing patients, or consulting from home.
We built Phoenix Go for you — so you never feel like you’re wrestling generic workflows when you should be focusing on patient outcomes.
Now, imagine if your EHR could think with you — anticipating your workflow, generating notes faster than a sprinter off the blocks, and giving real-time insights when you need them. That’s exactly what PoGo AI brings to the table.
🧠 Create SOAP notes and treatment plans in seconds.
🎯 Automate compliance, reporting, and repetitive tasks.
🗣 Use voice commands — like having a coach who knows exactly what you need next.
This isn’t just technology. It’s like having a teammate who never tires — always ready to help you train for peak performance.
In elite competition, margins matter. A fraction of a second can be the difference between gold and silver — and in clinical practice, a few extra clicks or delayed notes are the difference between finishing on time or burning the midnight oil. Phoenix Go helps you shave off those clicks so your team can spend more time doing what truly matters: caring for patients.
It’s about reclaiming your pace.
About reducing frustration.
About crossing that finish line each day with energy left over.
So while the world watches athletes chase records and dream big at the Olympics, I invite you to imagine your practice with a software solution that competes at that level too. A system that’s built for orthopedic excellence, built for speed, and built for real-world success — every single day.
Here’s to chasing gold — in our clinics and in every patient outcome we help shape.
Let’s go.
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Paul McCune, CEO
Phoenix Ortho