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NewsJanuary 23, 2026

From 7-Month Waitlists to 30 Days: Dr. Hala Kufaishi’s FirstHx Story

“We Reduced Wait Times from 7 Months to Under 1 Month Using FirstHx” Dr. Hala Kufaishi, Founder & Clinical Director, The Weight Clinic Dr. Hala Kufaishi is a FRCPC-certified…

NewsJanuary 12, 2026

Atlantic Memory Clinic and FirstHx Partner to Improve Memory and Cognitive Care in New Brunswick

Moncton, NB — Atlantic Memory Clinic (AMC) and FirstHx have announced a partnership aimed at strengthening cognitive health care and early detection of cognitive decline in…

NewsDecember 23, 2025

Horizon and FirstHx partner to advance digital innovation in patient care and clinical research

Collaboration will help support patient-centred, data-informed approach to care delivery (HORIZON) – Horizon Health Network (Horizon) and Canadian health technology company…

NewsSeptember 23, 2025

FirstHx Appoints Dr. Robert Berger, DVM as Executive Director of Veterinary Medicine

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, [September 23, 2025] — FirstHx announces the appointment of Dr. Robert Berger as Executive Director of Veterinary Medicine. In his new role, Dr. Berger…

InsightsApril 14, 2025

A Completely New Way to Create and Collect Patient Data

By: Chris O’Connor, CEO of FirstHx One of the biggest challenges in explaining what FirstHx does is this: When I say we collect data before the medical interview, people often…

NewsJanuary 15, 2025

FirstHx joins Innovators’ Network at American Heart Association Center for Health Technology & Innovation

American Heart Association consortium advances development of evidence-based health tech solutions TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 14 2025– FirstHx, a clinician-led pioneer in…

NewsJanuary 2, 2025

FirstHx Announces Dr. Seyon Sathiaseelan as Executive Director of Interventional Pain Management

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 2, 2025 — FirstHx (https://firsthx.com), a clinician-led leader in AI-powered patient intake solutions announces Dr. Seyon Sathiaseelan, MD, MBA,…

InsightsDecember 5, 2024

The Importance of Giving a Voice to the Patient in the Medical Interview

In an era where medical practice has increasingly become intertwined with technology, one thing remains unchanged: the importance of listening to the patient’s story . Too often,…

NewsNovember 19, 2024

FirstHx Welcomes Justin Kline as Chief of Partnerships and Innovation

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 15, 2024 — FirstHx , a clinician-led leader in AI-powered patient intake solutions welcomes Justin Kline, as Chief of Partnerships and…

NewsNovember 14, 2024

XPC Clinic Assessment of FirstHx: Insights into Our AI-Powered Patient Intake Solution

At FirstHx, we are focused on continuously enhancing our AI-powered patient intake solution to support clinicians and improve patient outcomes. Recently, XPC Clinic , a clinical…

NewsNovember 5, 2024

FirstHx Hits Major Milestone: Over 1 Million Patient Intakes Completed Across Canada!

We’re thrilled to share that FirstHx has reached an incredible milestone—over 1 MILLION patients have completed a digital intake using our platform, spanning across Canada! This…

NewsOctober 14, 2024

FirstHx Welcomes Dr. Stephen Lewellis as the Executive Director of Dermatology

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, October 15, 2024 — FirstHx (https://firsthx.com), a clinician-led leader in AI-powered patient intake solutions welcomes Dr. Stephen Lewellis, MD, PhD,…

InsightsSeptember 4, 2024

A Voice in the Silence: Navigating Healthcare with a Stutter

Author: Kiera I am a mother who stutters. Stuttering affects 80 million people in the world. Stuttering is a speech disorder that disrupts the rhythm and flow of how you speak by…

NewsAugust 20, 2024

Lumeca Health and FirstHx Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Healthcare Communication and Streamline Physician Workflow

Regina, Saskatchewan , August 20, 2024 / EINpresswire.com / — Lumeca Health, a leading provider of innovative healthcare communication solutions, and FirstHx, a clinician-led…

InsightsJune 13, 2024

Comprehensive AI-guided medical histories in just 5 minutes

The Modern Healthcare Challenge The FirstHx Advantage In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. Leveraging AI to transform medical…

NewsJune 10, 2024

Silverberry and FirstHx Announce Partnership to Enhance the Patient Visit Experience from Pre-Visit to Post-Visit

By leveraging AI, the joint service provides the most comprehensive, end-to-end value for patients and doctors SAN FRANCISCO and TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 10, 2024 /…

InsightsJune 4, 2024

The Origin and Evolution of FirstHx: A Tale of Persistence and Innovation

Author: Dr. Mark Benaroia, Board Chairman and Co-Founder The journey to modern-day FirstHx (First History) is a story I love to tell. They say success is built on failures, and…

NewsMay 29, 2024

Orchid Healthcare Solutions and FirstHx Announce Strategic Partnership to Improve Cancer Care Navigation and Outcomes

MIAMI and TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 29, 2024 / EINpresswire.com / — Orchid Healthcare Solutions, an innovator in cancer care and navigation services, and FirstHx (First…

InsightsMay 15, 2024

The FirstHx Difference

Author: Chris O'Connor, CEO Empowering Clinicians, Patients, and the Healthcare Enterprise: The FirstHx Difference Our journey at FirstHx is fueled by the belief that the…

NewsApril 23, 2024

UTMHealthcare Partners with FirstHx to Improve Medical Outcomes

Two Health Information Technology Companies Seek to Couple Remote Patient Monitoring with AI-Guided Medical History Tool that Integrates with EMR Systems HUDSON, N.Y. April 23,…

InsightsApril 16, 2024

Bridging Pediatric Healthcare Deserts: FirstHx's Innovative Approach

Author: Kate Groff, Chief Nursing Officer Pediatric healthcare ‘deserts’ As a parent who once relied on the skill of pediatric specialists to save my one-year-old son’s life, I am…

NewsApril 2, 2024

FirstHx Appoints Dr. Asif Ali as Managing Director of the United States

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 2, 2024 — FirstHx ( https://firsthx.com ), a clinician-led leader in AI-powered patient intake solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Dr.…

NewsMarch 11, 2024

Healthspan Digital Launches LongevityHx Module

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 11, 2024 — Healthspan Digital, Inc ( https://healthspan.digital ), a Canadian HealthTech company specializing in Healthspan-as-a-Service, announces…

NewsDecember 7, 2023

FirstHx Joins the Digital Medicine Society and Boston Children's Hospital to Create The Playbook: Pediatric Digital Medicine

We are thrilled to announce that we will be joining the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) and Boston Children's Hospital in a multistakeholder effort to create The Playbook:…

NewsAugust 15, 2023

MD Connected Implements FirstHx

MD Connected has implemented the FirstHx solution for patients seeking care in both virtual and in-person care settings. "We are very pleased with the positive impact FirstHx is…

NewsAugust 14, 2023

FirstHx Accepted Into Vector Institute Fastlane Program

We are thrilled to announce that FirstHx has been accepted into the Vector Institute Fastlane Program - a globally-renowned AI Institute enabling businesses to accelerate AI in…

NewsJune 20, 2023

Dr. Kufaishi Launches FirstHx Weight Loss Module

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Hala Kufaishi has implemented the FirstHx Specialty Module, ObesityMedicineHx, in her practice. Designed specifically for specialists working…

NewsJune 15, 2023

FirstHx Launches ENTHx for Otolaryngology Specialists

FirstHx is pleased to introduce ENTHx, an AI-powered, history-taking solution designed for otolaryngology practices seeking enhanced efficiency, productivity, and patient…

NewsJune 5, 2023

Product Performance Update: Parents Rate PedsHx 4.7 out of 5 for Exceptional Patient Experience

Four months since launch, we are thrilled to share the outstanding performance of PedsHx, our AI-powered medical intake form designed to empower parents in providing accurate…

NewsApril 20, 2023

FirstHx Selected as Arthritis Society of Canada Ideator Award Finalist

FirstHx is nominated as one of seven finalists for the Arthritis Society Ideator Awards. Arthritis Ideator Awards 2023 Finalists | Arthritis Society Canada . FirstHx CEO, Dr.…

NewsApril 20, 2023

FirstHx Receives Arthritis Society of Canada Ideator Award

FirstHx was one of 4 recipients selected as winners of Arthritis Society of Canada’s 2023 Arthritis Ideator Awards Arthritis Ideator Awards | Arthritis Society Canada. As part of…

NewsApril 17, 2023

FirstHx Receives Investment from CABHI Mentorship, Capital, and Continuation (MC2) Program

FirstHx is please to announce an investment from the Center for Aging and Brain Health Innovation ( CABHI) Mentorship, Capital, and Continuation (MC2) Program. CABHI invests $4.55…

NewsApril 15, 2023

FirstHx Selected to Join Fulcrum Venture Accelerator's Sixth Cohort

FirstHx has been chosen to join the sixth cohort of Fulcrum Venture Accelerator. This prestigious selection marks an important milestone for FirstHx as we look to revolutionize…

NewsApril 13, 2023

Aima Labs and FirstHx Partner to Improve Women’s Health

Two Ontario companies, AIMA Laboratories and FirstHx, have announced a collaborative partnership to improve the care of people living with endometriosis. AIMA Laboratories has…

NewsJanuary 6, 2023

FirstHx is Pleased to Announce the Launch of PedsHx

FirstHx launches PedsHx. FirstHx is pleased to announce the availability of PedsHx- a history taking solution designed for children between the ages of 6 months and 16 years.…

NewsJuly 25, 2022

FirstHx is pleased to announce that Sarah Hutchison has joined the Board of Directors

““I am joining FirstHx because I believe that FirstHx can really make a difference in a patient’s experience of their healthcare. Given the access challenges and pressures health…

InsightsJuly 14, 2022

To Feel Seen and Understood: How Health-Tech Companies Can Offer Gender Affirming Care

Author: Naga Thovinakere, Research Analyst We all want to be heard and to be seen. Healthcare is no exception to this. In fact, it becomes even more crucial that we feel…

NewsJuly 14, 2022

eVisitNB Implements FirstHx to Improve Patient Experience & Efficiency

FirstHx is now available to virtual care patients in the province of New Brunswick eVisitNB is proud to announce a partnership with FirstHx. This partnership will help patients…

NewsApril 27, 2022

FirstHx and Rocket Doctor Improving Virtual Care for Patients and Physicians

We are now two months into our partnership with Rocket Doctor, a rapidly growing innovative virtual care platform, and the results have been truly remarkable: 97% positive…

NewsApril 4, 2022

Rocket Doctor Partners with FirstHx

Partnership lets patients tell their health story prior to meeting with their physician on the virtual Rocket Doctor platform. April 4, 2022 - Rocket Doctor is excited to announce…

NewsSeptember 4, 2021

Joel Finlayson Joins FirstHx Board of Directors

Dr Chris O’Connor CEO of FirstHx, today announced the appointment of Joel Finlayson as a member of the FirstHx Board of Directors. “Joel is an incredible individual who brings a…

NewsMay 10, 2021

FirstHx Joins Epic App Orchard

“This will provide a seamless fully integrated experience for both the patients and the health care team. Patients can complete their history on their smartphones and the…

NewsFebruary 3, 2021

Chris O’Connor MD FRCPC Joins FirstHx team as CEO

“We are very pleased to announce that Dr. Chris O’Connor is joining the FirstHx team as CEO,” says Dr Mark Benaroria, Co-Founder and President at FirstHx. “Chris brings a wealth…

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