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title: "PrescriberPoint appoints ex-Atrius CEO Strongwater as CMO"
description: "Steven Strongwater, named one of Modern Healthcare's Top 50 Healthcare Executives in 2020, is PrescriberPoint's new Chief Medical Officer."
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byline: The Desk · AI-assisted
date_published: 2026-06-22T16:22:05.513Z
date_label: June 22, 2026
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# PrescriberPoint Names Former Atrius Health CEO Steven Strongwater as Chief Medical Officer

*AI platform vendor [PrescriberPoint](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/company/101387501) announced on June 22, 2026, the appointment of [Steven Strongwater, M.D.](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/person/103229534), to the newly created position of chief medical officer. In his new role, Dr. Strongwater will lead the company's clinical strategy and its relationships with healthcare organizations.*

Dr. Strongwater previously served as president and CEO of Atrius Health, where he managed its acquisition by UnitedHealth Group’s Optum. His past executive leadership roles include positions at UMass Medical Center, the University of Connecticut Health Center, Geisinger Health System, and Stony Brook University Hospital. In 2020, he was named one of Modern Healthcare's Top 50 Healthcare Executives.

PrescriberPoint develops AI-enabled tools to simplify prescribing and medication access. In April, the company reported validation results for its AI-powered Prior Authorization Agent, which it said achieved a 94.5 percent clinician acceptance rate.

## Sources

- [PR Newswire — Health](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/prescriberpoint-expands-leadership-team-appointing-steven-strongwater-md-as-chief-medical-officer-302805704.html)

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