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Ava at Work in Ontario: A Better EMR for Modern Care

August 2026

Ava offers Ontario clinics a proven, physician-built EMR with expert PS Suite migrations, built-in AI, and measurable time savings for care teams province-wide.

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Ava Industries Named Canada's Best Tech Business of the Year

July 2026

Ava Industries has been named Canada’s Tech Business of the Year, recognizing its leadership, innovation, and continued impact on healthcare across the country.

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Ava Industries Named National Finalist for Tech Business of the Year 2025

June 2026

Ava Industries is a finalist for CanadianSME Tech Business of the Year 2025, recognizing Canadian healthcare technology built to support clinics.

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Top 5 EMRs in Canada

June 2026

Searching for the best EMR in Canada? Discover why Ava is a top choice for clinics in BC, Alberta and Ontario, built by Canadian physicians for busy care teams.

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The Best EMR Service: Why Ava Is Built for BC Clinics

June 2026

Named Best Electronic Health Record Service, Ava helps BC clinics save time through its connected workflows, built-in AI, proven migration and Canadian support.

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Ava wins 2026 MedTech Breakthrough Award for Best Electronic Health Record Service

Canadian Physician-Founded Ava Industries Named Best Electronic Health Record Service in the 2026 MedTech Breakthrough Awards

May 2026

Ava Named Ava named Best Electronic Health Record Service by internationally recognized MedTech Breakthrough.

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Ava Industries Launches MVP for Interoperable eOrdering Initiative in Alberta

May 2026

Ava launches its electronic lab ordering MVP in Alberta, helping clinics reconcile lab orders through connected provincial healthcare systems.

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Built by Physicians, Recognized by Healthcare

April 2026

Discover how Ava, a leading Canadian EMR, is shaped by physician leadership, clinical insight, AI tools, and a deep understanding of care.

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One Patient, One Record: What Ava is Built For

February 2026

As privacy rules change and care becomes more distributed, healthcare needs a single patient record. See how Ava was built for one patient, one record.

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Ava Becomes a Certified B Corp, Joining a Global Community Leading Accountability in Healthcare Technology

January 2026

Ava is the first Canadian EMR B Corp certified, reflecting a commitment to accountability, transparency, and long-term responsibility in healthcare technology.

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Ava Industries Advances Healthcare Technology Beyond AI Scribes, Strengthening Connected Care in Canada

December 2025

Ava Industries Advances Healthcare Technology Beyond AI Scribes, Strengthening Connected Care in Canada

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Ava Recognized by Deloitte as a Company to Watch Winner

October 2025

Ava named one of Deloitte’s Companies to Watch in the 2025 Technology Fast 50, celebrating 364% growth and a mission to reconnect healthcare through innovation.

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Rana Affara, Training Lead at Ava, smiling in a portrait card labelled “Training With Purpose”

Training With Purpose: How Ava Helps Clinics Thrive

September 2025

Discover EMR training that empowers clinic staff with confidence and support. Learn how Ava’s empathetic, paced programs drive adoption and success.

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Elyon Famoriyo, Product Development Coordinator at Ava, pictured in a feature card titled “Building Smarter EMRs”

Building Smarter EMR Solutions: Inside Ava’s Product Development

September 2025

Elyon helps Ava build safe, patient-focused EMR tools — reducing billing, charting & scheduling hassle so providers spend more time caring, not clicking.

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EMR vs. EHR: Understanding the Difference That Shapes Modern Care

September 2025

Ava bridges EMR and EHR functionality, giving clinics seamless charting, real-time collaboration, and connected care through one intuitive platform.

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When EMRs Retire: Why Clinics Are Choosing Ava as Their Next Step

September 2025

Switch from PS Suite, Wolf, and Med Access to Ava EMR with cloud access, AI scribe, secure portals, and workflows that ease admin and enhance patient care.

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Ava in BC: Enhancing Patient Care Across Canada

July 2025

Ava’s expansion into BC is transforming healthcare—clinic by clinic—with smarter tools, deeper care, and a bold vision for what’s possible in Canada.

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Unlocking the Value of CII/CPAR: How Ava Makes It Simple, Secure, and Worthwhile

June 2025

CII/CPAR helps Alberta physicians boost continuity, improve billing, and support team-based care—securely and seamlessly with Ava’s purpose-built EMR.

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Leo Zhang, Senior Project Manager at Ava, featured in a card titled “Building Trust in Project Management”

Building Trust in Healthcare Project Management

May 2025

At Ava, project success means building trust. Meet Leo Zhang, whose people-first leadership is redefining healthcare implementation—one clinic at a time.

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A Future-Ready Step for Ava Users: Introducing PrescribeIT®

April 2025

Ava is now integrated with PrescribeIT®, enabling secure, paperless e-prescribing in Canada. Sign up May 1st to streamline workflows and reduce fraud.

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Let’s Talk PCPCM Highlights

April 2025

key PCPCM tips from the April 8 session—billing, income, indirect care, and more to help you feel confident moving forward.

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Ava Makes Billing PCPCM Easy

March 2025

A guide to confident billing under Alberta’s new Primary Care Physician Compensation Model (PCPCM)

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PCPCM – A modern approach to primary care physician compensation, enabling better patient-centered care and physician efficiency.

Unlocking the Potential of PCPCM: Ava Prepares Alberta Physicians for Success

March 2025

Primary Care Physician Compensation Model (PCPCM) - A significant transformation in physician compensation is unfolding in Alberta Healthcare Billing.

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