Kipu Health Accelerates AI Momentum in Behavioral Health with Proven Customer Success

Leading behavioral health solutions provider also earns ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standard for AI systems

MIAMI, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kipu Health, the leading provider of technology solutions for behavioral health, today announced rapid momentum in the adoption and impact of its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings, underscored by significant clinical efficiency and productivity gains at client Banyan Treatment Centers.

Kipu's corporate momentum comes just as the company received attestation that it has successfully established and maintains an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) in conformity with the requirements set forth by the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standard, underscoring its commitment to responsible, ethical, and transparent AI practices in healthcare. A thorough review of Kipu's AIMS was conducted in June by Palindrome Technologies. The assessment encompassed a comprehensive evaluation of the company's policies, procedures, and controls related to the design, development, deployment, and monitoring of AI systems within Kipu's healthcare operations.

Today's behavioral health organizations face mounting pressures, including rising patient loads, staff burnout, and tight financial margins. Kipu Intelligence, integrated directly into its industry-leading electronic medical record (EMR) platform, helps providers overcome these challenges by streamlining documentation, enhancing compliance, and freeing clinicians to focus on what matters most: patient care.

"Kipu's mission has always been to empower behavioral health providers with technology designed for their unique needs," said Carina Edwards, CEO of Kipu Health. "AI is no longer a future promise—it's here today, delivering efficiency and impact for customers like Banyan, and we're only at the beginning of what's possible."

Banyan Treatment Centers, which operates 19 facilities nationwide, partnered with Kipu to implement Kipu Intelligence for clinical notes and documentation and note compliance, with Banyan reporting the following improvements:

• Documentation times fell by 42% percent across 22 tracked studies, including:
  • 67% reduction in time spent completing Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • 60% reduction in time spent on new client documentation
  • 70% reduction in time spent on existing client documentation
  • 90% reduction in time spent on AMA/AD notes
• Reduced training curve for new employees through 61% decrease in time to complete assessments.
• Note compliance increased from 93% to 100% for AI-supported users, eliminating the need for corrections or follow-up from supervisor and hidden costs.

"Kipu Intelligence has been absolutely incredible in helping us increase efficiency," said Dr. Cara Bishop, VP of Clinical Services at Banyan. "Our clinicians are getting back hours of their time. That has a ripple effect on patient care, morale, and retention."

The success at Banyan reflects a larger AI-fueled wave spreading across the entire behavioral health sector. According to Kipu's AI Maturity Model for Behavioral Health Leaders, more than one half of all behavioral health providers are already using or planning to adopt AI in their operations. Early adopters are reporting measurable benefits, from reduced clinician burnout to improved compliance and financial performance.

Kipu's AI roadmap continues to expand, with upcoming features aimed at deeper compliance automation, enhanced predictive analytics, and enterprise-wide adoption that transforms not only operations but also clinical outcomes. As organizations advance along the AI maturity journey—from foundational digital readiness to fully AI-driven operations—Kipu stands as a committed partner, helping providers reclaim time, improve care quality, drive improved reimbursement, and strengthen their market position.

Banyan will present the real-world data alongside Kipu at the East Coast Symposium (October 3-5, West Palm Beach, Florida), further validating the impact of AI on clinical practice. Learn more here.

About Kipu Health
Kipu, the leader in behavioral health technology, powers over 4 million episodes of care annually across 4,000 facilities and 140,000 users. Kipu's comprehensive, AI-native platform for Electronic Medical Records, Customer Relationship Management, Revenue Cycle Management, and Compliance supports customers throughout the entire patient journey, from intake, admission, treatment, follow-up, billing and regulatory compliance. Kipu is dedicated to enhancing care and improving outcomes for countless individuals. www.kipuhealth.com

Contact: Jay Staunton, (781.790.6023)

SOURCE Kipu Health