Posted by: Atlas MD

September 17, 2025

Big Win for Direct Care: Patients Can Use Their HSA for DPC Starting in 2026

For years, one of the most common questions asked by both patients and employers has been: “Can I use my Health Savings Account (HSA) for my DPC membership?”

Until now, the answer has been stuck in a legal gray area.

That changes with the latest federal budget bill. Starting January 1, 2026, HSAs can officially be used to pay for Direct Primary Care memberships

The provision comes from the 2025 federal budget package (sometimes called the “tax-spending bill”). It updates IRS rules to explicitly classify Direct Primary Care fees as qualified medical expenses under Section 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code.

This small but powerful change removes the ambiguity that kept many patients (and employers with high-deductible health plans) from applying HSA funds to DPC. Beginning in 2026, DPC stands on the same footing as office visits, prescriptions, and other traditional healthcare costs.

What this means for your clinic:

  • Patients save money by being able to use pre-tax dollars for their DPC membership.
  • Employers gain flexibility to include DPC in their benefit packages.
  • DPC gains parity with traditional healthcare spending, removing one of the last big financial barriers.
  • Your conversations get easier when explaining how patients can affordably join your practice.

This change is a huge validation of the DPC model and a win for DPC clinics everywhere. It acknowledges that membership-based care is not only legitimate but a valuable part of the healthcare landscape. 

For clinics, it means more patients can access your care without financial gymnastics. For patients, it means less hesitation and more freedom to choose the kind of relationship-based medicine they want.

For the first time, the tax code recognizes what patients already know: direct care is real care.

Posted by: Atlas MD

August 20, 2025

What’s New in Atlas.md? Quest National Pricing.

Lab costs can quickly add up for your patients, especially when dealing with Quest’s regional pricing variations. That’s why we’re excited to announce Quest National Pricing—a way, as some of you already know, for all Atlas.md clinics to access better lab rates.

Quest typically offers national pricing to large organizations to help standardize costs across the board. While each Atlas.md clinic is independent, we were able to leverage the collective size of our community to negotiate the same kind of deal. It’s a powerful example of what we can accomplish together, without giving up the autonomy that makes DPC work.

What does this mean for your clinic?

  • Your labs still process through your regional Quest facility
  • But pricing comes from our negotiated national rate structure
  • Your existing Quest workflow stays the same
  • Most patients will see immediate savings on their lab invoices

This pricing is available to all current Quest users on Atlas.md, and the switch is simple. We’ll guide you through the enrollment process so your patients can start saving right away.

While participation is completely optional, most clinics will see meaningful, often substantial, savings. A small number of clinics in already low-cost regions may see similar pricing to what they have now. But for the vast majority, national pricing is a win.

The result? More accessible care and happier patients.

If you’re already using Quest through Atlas.md, get in touch with support to make sure you’re on national pricing. If you’re not using Quest yet, then this is the perfect time to add Quest integration and unlock these savings for your patients.

For more information, check out our support article or reach out to support@atlas.md.

Posted by: Atlas MD

August 12, 2025

What’s New in Atlas.md? Context Improvements to AI Chart Summaries and AI Referrals.

A while back, we introduced AI Chart Summaries and Referrals. Then we improved them to read twice as much information from patient charts. Well, we’re at it again — this time with an upgrade that makes these features more useful than ever.

Atlas.md’s AI now crunches 3x more data from patient charts and attached files. What does that mean in real terms? In most cases, it means that Atlas.md can now process entire patient charts, not just recent visits or partial information.

For AI Referrals, this translates to way deeper analysis. Now, when you’re sending a patient to a specialist, you get relevant details pulled from years of visits, lab results, and attached documents.

The result is referrals that give specialists everything they need up front.

AI Chart Summaries gets the same expanded context, but we’ve also added another game-changing capability: the ability to read and incorporate vitals data.

Summaries now include blood pressure, BMI, weight changes, temperature readings, and other vitals that paint a more complete picture of your patient’s health journey. Combined with the expanded context, you’re getting summaries that truly capture the full scope of your patient’s medical history.

These improvements mean less time wrestling with charts and more time doing what matters: spending time with patients.

For more information about using these features, check out our support articles on AI Referrals and Chart Summaries. And if you have any questions about these improvements, please don’t hesitate to reach out at support@atlas.md.

Posted by: Atlas MD

June 12, 2025

What’s New in Atlas.md? Device Contacts Integration.

When you’re rounding, following up on a patient, or just trying to make a quick call, pulling up patient contact info shouldn’t slow you down. Until now, accessing patient details on your device outside of Atlas.md Mobile meant having to copy everything manually. Today, we’re changing that.

We’ve added a new option in Atlas.md Mobile that lets you store patient contact information directly to your device

With just a tap, phone numbers, email addresses, and more sync straight into your native contacts app—along with cloud backup, address book lookups, and full caller ID support.

Let’s say you’re waiting on a call from a specific patient. With their contact information saved locally, your phone will recognize the number before you even pick it up. No more mystery calls or missed connections. Just clear, immediate context right when you need it.

It also means you can reach out however you like: via call, text, or email using the tools you already rely on. And because it’s all stored locally, your patient contacts are still accessible even when you’re offline.

Check out our support article for more information. And if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at support@atlas.md.

Posted by: Atlas MD

June 4, 2025

What’s New in Atlas.md? Email Drafts and Autosave.

As a doctor, you deal with interruptions all day long. You start writing an email, get pulled into an urgent call, and suddenly, that message is lost—or worse, half-sent. 

Well, that’s a thing of the past because Atlas.md now supports drafts for email writing, just like it does for chart notes. That means you can start an email, pause when needed, and pick up right where you left off without worrying about losing your progress.

When composing an email, you’ll now see a familiar Save Draft button, giving you full control over when to save. If you forget to hit Save, don’t worry, autosave is working in the background and will make sure your draft is still there.

Whether you’re writing lab result emails, coordinating with specialists, or simply need to pause mid-message, drafts make email writing in Atlas.md more flexible than ever.

Check out our support article for more details. And, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at support@atlas.md.

Posted by: Atlas MD

May 27, 2025

What’s New in Atlas.md? Share Extension for Android.

Back in March, we released Share Extension for iOS, which lets you send files from your phone directly to your patient’s chart from your iPhone. Well, great news—it’s now available for Android as well.

Share Extension for Android works just the same as iOS. You can upload files—like voice memos, images, PDFs, and signed documents—directly to a patient’s chart from your phone. No need to switch apps, email yourself files, or save them manually. Just tap Share, select Atlas.md, and the file goes straight into the chart.

Voice memos are automatically transcribed, and those transcripts are ready for AI processing, including seamless integration into your SOAP notes.

Whether it’s a referral form, a consent document, a quick photo from a telehealth visit, or a recorded update from a colleague, Share Extension helps you quickly get critical information into the right place.

For more information, check out our support article. And if you have any questions, we’re always here at support@atlas.md.

Posted by: Atlas MD

May 22, 2025

What’s New in Atlas.md? Bulk Emails for Company Patients.

Sending bulk emails to patients isn’t new; it’s a feature that’s been helping with mass communication for a while now. But what if you need more targeted outreach, specifically for an employer group?

Today, we’re rolling out a new update that makes that possible. Now, you send bulk emails to patients affiliated with a specific company, directly from the company’s profile.

Whether you’re announcing a benefits update or coordinating follow-up care for an internal health initiative, this makes targeted messaging simple and efficient. No extra steps. No extra tools.

The process works just like the bulk email flow you already know, so there’s nothing new to learn. And because it’s built into our existing system, you’ll still get complete reporting, now scoped to the company group you reached out to.

It’s all about making outreach more precise, saving time, and ensuring your communications hit the mark without hitting every inbox.

For more details about how this feature works, check out our support article. And if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at support@atlas.md.

Posted by: Atlas MD

May 13, 2025

What’s New in Atlas.md? Growth Charts for Patients with Down Syndrome.

Growth charts have long been a staple of pediatric care in Atlas.md, providing a clear, data-driven way to track child development. But when you’re caring for patients with Down syndrome, standard CDC and WHO charts might not give you the full picture. They might not accurately reflect typical growth patterns, leading to confusion or unnecessary worry.

That’s why we’ve added Down syndrome-specific Growth Charts.

These charts are now automatically available for any pediatric patient diagnosed with Down syndrome as a chronic condition (ICD Q90). You’ll find them directly in the Fitness & Stats section of their chart, alongside other growth charts for a comprehensive view.

Once you’ve entered the child’s height, weight, or other vitals, Atlas.md takes care of the rest. If the diagnosis is tagged, the system adds the new charts with no extra steps needed. They’re integrated with your existing workflow, giving you a more complete and clinically accurate view of a child’s growth trajectory.

The growth percentiles widget supports these charts, too, so you can glance at percentile stats without diving into full chart views.

Check out our support article for more information. And if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at support@atlas.md.

Posted by: Atlas MD

May 7, 2025

What’s New in Atlas.md? Atlas.md Mobile Calendar and Task Management Updates.

We all know how important it is to manage appointments efficiently, especially for teams juggling multiple providers, schedules, and patient updates. That’s why we’re bringing some powerful improvements to Atlas.md Mobile: the ability to view multiple calendars, appointment status support, and more effective task management.

Now you can customize your appointment view to include calendars from multiple providers. Whether you’re managing appointments for your entire team or covering for a colleague, this new flexibility helps you keep track effortlessly.

On top of that, appointment statuses—previously accessible only from the main EMR—are now fully integrated directly into Atlas.md Mobile. This means you can now quickly update statuses on the go to keep your entire team informed in real-time.

We’ve also streamlined task management. Now, your most pressing tasks appear directly on your home screen and are no longer hidden away. A simple tap provides quick details or lets you instantly jump into the full task list.

For more information on how these features work, check out our support articles on managing appointments and managing tasks. And if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to drop us a line at support@atlas.md

Posted by: Atlas MD

April 23, 2025

What’s New in Atlas.md? AI Rx Directions.

Writing prescriptions is essential to patient care, but entering the same directions and reasons over and over can be tedious. That’s why we’re introducing AI Rx Directions—a powerful (and optional) feature designed to streamline the process and save you time.

With AI Rx Directions, Atlas.md intelligently suggests usage instructions and reasons for prescriptions based on widely accepted prescribing standards. Once you enter the prescription amount, simply click the new AI button next to the usage instructions or reason for the prescription, and Atlas.md will suggest the most relevant options.

For example, if you prescribe a 30-day supply of Methotrexate (2.5 mg), Atlas.md might suggest:

  • Usage instructions: Take six tablets once weekly with food.
  • Reason for prescription: Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or another appropriate condition.

AI Rx Directions means fewer clicks, less typing, and faster prescriptions. It ensures you’re never starting from scratch, reduces unnecessary overhead, and empowers you to provide better care.

For more information, check out our support article. And if you have any questions about AI Rx Directions, please don’t hesitate to reach out at support@atlas.md.