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Ontellus
Mark Harris runs Datavant's Legal & Insurance vertical, absorbing Ontellus into what the firm calls the largest medical-records retrieval network for U.S.
Ontellus
Ontellus empowers insurance carriers, self-insured corporations and law firms to reduce costs, make informed decisions and accelerate claims resolution. As the nation’s largest, privately-held records retrieval provider, Ontellus leverages decades of experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver impactful products and client-centric services within industry-leading turnaround times.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Houston
Corporate office
Houston, TX, United States
Principals
Mark Harris
President, Legal & Insurance
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the Ontellus business inside Datavant?
Mark Harris serves as President of Datavant's Legal & Insurance vertical, which includes the legacy Ontellus record-retrieval operations and related capabilities. His public commentary frames the integration as a transformation that unifies retrieval, medical canvassing, and intelligent analysis under a single connected platform for insurance and legal professionals.
How does Ontellus source its business, and what gives it a competitive moat?
Sourcing is driven by embedded software integrations with major claims-management platforms, notably Guidewire and Duck Creek. Those integrations place Ontellus directly inside the workflow of insurance adjusters and legal teams, creating switching cost stickiness. Its scale as the nation's largest procurer of medical and related records further expands its data-network advantage.
Is Ontellus a fund, a family office, or an operating company?
Ontellus is an operating company now fully integrated into Datavant's Legal & Insurance segment. It does not report an AUM, does not invest in third-party companies, and does not operate as a family office or asset manager with allocable capital. It provides a technology-enabled service connecting insurance and legal firms with healthcare records.
What exact types of records does Ontellus retrieve and analyze?
The firm retrieves medical records, wage and employment records, diagnostic imaging files, Social Security records, and billing records. Its analysis tools add chronologies, indexing, summarized billing reviews, and social-media investigation reports, all accessible through its My.Ontellus portal.
In which insurance lines and legal use cases is Ontellus most active?
Ontellus serves workers' compensation, vehicle and bodily injury, general liability, medical malpractice, life insurance, and mass tort/MDL cases. On the legal side, it supports both plaintiff and defense firms managing high-volume record-collection requirements.
Does Ontellus have any known investment vehicles or co-investment opportunities?
No. Ontellus does not market an investment fund, SPV, or co-investment vehicle to institutional allocators. It is a wholly integrated service business within Datavant, not an asset-gathering entity.
How does Ontellus handle data security and HIPAA compliance?
The firm describes delivering records through a HIPAA-compliant portal, encrypted fax, or in-person pickup. Its data-security positioning is reinforced by the parent company Datavant's broader mission to connect health data securely, though the specific technical audit certifications are not publicly itemized beyond website claims.
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