Claritev and iO Health Forge Strategic Relationship to Bring AI-Powered Revenue Cycle Management Optimization to the MENA Region
MCLEAN, VA— October 8, 2025 — Claritev Corporation (“Claritev” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CTEV), a technology, data and insights company focused on making healthcare more affordable, transparent and fair for all, and iO Health-FZE, an innovator in AI-driven healthcare technology, today announced a strategic agreement aimed at delivering Optima AI across the Middle East and…
MCLEAN, VA— October 8, 2025 — Claritev Corporation (“Claritev” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CTEV), a technology, data and insights company focused on making healthcare more affordable, transparent and fair for all, and iO Health-FZE, an innovator in AI-driven healthcare technology, today announced a strategic agreement aimed at delivering Optima AI across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Through this agreement, Claritev has secured exclusive rights to license, integrate, and resell iO Health’s Optima AI platform in the MENA region. Optima AI is a next-generation, AI-powered solution that helps to streamline financial and administrative processes for healthcare providers, helping them reduce claim denials, optimize workflows, and improve financial outcomes.
By integrating Optima AI into Claritev’s existing suite of products and solutions, the two companies will endeavor to jointly enable hospitals, clinics, and payors to improve claims management efficiency, transparency and decision-making through advanced analytics that aim to enhance both clinical and financial performance.
“This strategic relationship marks a pivotal step in Claritev’s global expansion strategy,” said Travis Dalton, President & CEO, Claritev. “Together with iO Health, we are bringing cutting-edge AI technology to healthcare providers and payors in MENA, with the goal of helping them improve financial health while reducing administrative burden.”
“We are proud to collaborate with Claritev to expand the reach of Optima AI,” said Dr. Haidar Al Yousuf, CEO, iO Health. “This strategic relationship is more than a technology integration — it’s about redefining how healthcare providers and payors in the MENA region approach financial sustainability. By leveraging our proprietary AI-driven platform, we aim to empower stakeholders to recover revenue faster, reduce operational inefficiencies, and ultimately create a smarter, more patient-centric healthcare ecosystem.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Claritev and iO Health will work closely on implementation, integration and ongoing support to ensure that healthcare organizations across the region can maximize the value of this partnership.
About Claritev
Claritev is a healthcare technology, data, and insights company focused on delivering affordability, transparency, and quality across the U.S. healthcare system. Led by deeply experienced associates, data scientists, and innovators, Claritev provides technology-enabled solutions fueled by decades of claims expertise. The company leverages advanced analytics and AI to power a robust enterprise platform that delivers clear, actionable insights to support affordability, price transparency, and optimized network and benefits design. By supporting key stakeholders — including payers, employers, patients, providers, and third parties — Claritev is dedicated to making healthcare more accessible and affordable for all.
Claritev serves more than 750 healthcare payers, over 100,000 employers, 60 million consumers, and 1.4 million contracted providers. For more information, visit claritev.com.
About iO Health
Founded in 2021, iO Health has rapidly established itself as a flagship healthcare AI company in the MENA region, with ambitions and impact that extend well beyond the region. Its leadership and data science teams bring decades of combined regional and global expertise, driving innovation in intelligent healthcare solutions.
Today, iO Health’s proprietary cognitive AI processes and optimizes insights from more than 32 million patient records across the MENA region. At its core, iO Health is dedicated to designing intelligent care journeys—ensuring that every healthcare interaction, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and follow-up, is guided by data-driven intelligence and designed for better outcomes.
Optima, iO Health’s flagship RCM platform, embodies this philosophy on the financial and operational side of healthcare. Just as AI guides patients through their care pathways, Optima empowers providers to navigate a smarter financial journey—reducing claim denials, streamlining reimbursements, and protecting resources so that care moves faster and outcomes improve.
