The Albany Gazette - ZeOmega Recognized in the 2026 Gartner(R) Market Guide for Intelligent Prior Authorization, U.S. Healthcare Organizations

Prior authorization remains one of the most labor-intensive and time-consuming processes in healthcare, often relying on manual faxes and phone calls. At the same time, new regulatory mandates such as CMS-0057 are pushing organizations to implement greater transparency and API-enabled workflows.

ZeOmega's Smart Auth Optimizer applies AI and workflow automation to support real-time data exchange between payers and providers, helping organizations meet evolving requirements while reducing manual administrative burdens and streamlining the care approval process.

"As payers and providers face mounting financial and regulatory pressures, inefficiencies in prior authorization workflows amplify the strain," said Suhas Ramachandra, VP, Product Strategy and Innovation, ZeOmega. "We believe ZeOmega's recognition in this Gartner Market Guide reflects our continued commitment to helping healthcare organizations streamline prior authorization processes, improve efficiency and ultimately support faster access to care."

ZeOmega was also recognized in the 2025 GartnerMarket Guide for U.S. Healthcare Payer Care Management Workflow Applications. It has also been positioned as a leader in Everest Group's 2025 PEAK^® Matrix Assessment for the second consecutive year.

Gartner, Market Guide for Intelligent Prior Authorization, U.S. Healthcare Organizations, Roger Benn, Amanda Dall'Occhio, Connie Salgy, 12 February 2026.

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About ZeOmega
ZeOmega empowers health plans and other risk-bearing organizations with the industry's leading technology for simplifying population health management. Clients using ZeOmega's Jiva Healthcare Enterprise Management Platform experience superior workflow and proven results due to exceptional integration capabilities, unmatched clinical content, and a powerful rules engine. With deep domain expertise and a comprehensive understanding of population health challenges, ZeOmega serves as a true partner for clients with personalized deployment and delivery models. By consistently exceeding customer expectations and project benchmarks, ZeOmega has earned a reputation for being proactive, reliable, and dedicated to improving the health of its clients' members. ZeOmega was named Best in KLAS for Payer Care Management Solutions in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Founded in 2001, ZeOmega is privately held and headquartered in Plano, Texas.

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Media Contact:
Karina Stabile
Aria Marketing for ZeOmega
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SOURCE: ZeOmega

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