# athenaText

> Medical

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id912505086](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id912505086)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id912505086`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** athenahealth
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (377 ratings)
- **Version:** 19.7.94
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-22
- **First published:** 2014-10-07
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/athenatext/id912505086)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://d3kbcu1suq74mk.cloudfront.net/athenaText\_PrivacyPolicy.pdf](https://d3kbcu1suq74mk.cloudfront.net/athenaText_PrivacyPolicy.pdf)

## Description

athenaText is a free, secure text messaging service designed for health care providers. It enables instant collaboration across care teams by allowing you to share texts, images, and medication information with colleagues, all while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Integrated with athenaOne mobile and athenahealth's desktop services (athenaClinicals and athenaCoordinator), athenaText makes secure communication accessible on the go. It also connects with Epocrates' network of healthcare professionals, inviting peers to join secure conversations.

## Rankings

- #87,450 — Overall

## Review summary

AthenaText is highly praised for ease of use, cross-device access, HIPAA-compliant security, and its ability to improve team communication and real-time updates, especially for healthcare teams. The main recurring drawback is sign-in friction, including frequent logouts and slow authentication, which detracts from convenience. Overall, it’s viewed as a time-saver and reliable tool for on-the-go communication.

### Pros

- Easy to use across platforms (iPhone, iPad, laptop) and on the go
- Improves staff communication and workflow; saves time
- HIPAA-compliant and secure; suitable for healthcare; EMR integration adds value
- Confidential, reliable, and handy for remote work
- Keeps users up-to-date and allows quick messaging without a desk

### Cons

- Frequent logouts requiring re-authentication when opening the app
- Slow sign-in process due to verification steps and load times

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