About Athreon
Secure transcription, scribing, and documentation support since 1988.
Our Story
Athreon began in 1988 as Second Opinion, Ltd., a medical billing and transcription company serving healthcare organizations in the Washington, DC, area. Founder Alanna Duckett recognized that organizations needed a more efficient way to manage essential administrative and documentation work.
That practical idea continues to guide Athreon today: combine skilled professionals, dependable technology, and responsive service to help clients manage important information accurately and securely.
Built to Evolve
Sterling Garde joined the company in 1998 to oversee operations. Following Alanna’s retirement, the company became MedGarde in 2000 and expanded its transcription expertise and technology capabilities.
Magnus Garde later joined as Chief Executive Officer, and Portia Garde joined as Chief Technology Officer. Together, the leadership team guided the company beyond its healthcare origins and into additional industries with demanding documentation, security, and compliance requirements.
In 2012, MedGarde became Athreon. The new name reflected a broader organization serving healthcare, law enforcement, legal, government, and research clients.
Today, Athreon provides human transcription, AI-assisted transcription, virtual and ambient scribing, and related documentation services. Our solutions continue to evolve, but our purpose remains consistent: help organizations create accurate, useful records while protecting the information entrusted to us.
Our Mission
Athreon helps organizations capture, transform, and use spoken information through a thoughtful combination of experienced people and secure technology. We provide transcription, scribing, and documentation solutions designed around each client’s workflow, quality requirements, and regulatory environment.
Our Vision
Our vision is to make essential documentation easier to create, manage, and trust. We continually improve our services and technology while preserving the human expertise, accountability, and personal support that complex work requires.
Our Values
Integrity
We conduct business honestly, protect confidential information, and do what we say we will do.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our work, our commitments, and the experience we provide to clients and colleagues.
Client Focus
We listen carefully and develop solutions around each client’s objectives, workflows, and requirements.
Quality
We approach every assignment with care, consistency, and respect for the importance of the record being created.
Collaboration
We value clear communication, diverse perspectives, and respectful working relationships.
Innovation
We apply technology where it creates meaningful value while recognizing when professional human judgment remains essential.
Executive Leadership Team
Meet the leaders responsible for Athreon’s operations, technology, client experience, and continued evolution.
Magnus Garde
Chief Executive Officer
Magnus Garde leads Athreon’s strategic direction and organizational development. His previous experience includes serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy and working at ExxonMobil’s corporate headquarters. As CEO, Magnus focuses on sustainable growth, strong client relationships, and maintaining a collaborative, performance-oriented organization.
Sterling Garde
President & Chief Operating Officer
Sterling Garde joined the company in 1998 and oversees the company’s operations, client experience, and business development. As President and COO, he helps translate Athreon’s strategy into dependable services and practical solutions for clients. His longstanding leadership has been central to the company’s growth and evolution across multiple industries.
Portia “Cynthia” Garde
Chief Technology Officer
Portia Garde directs Athreon’s technology strategy, systems architecture, information security, and platform development. She holds an Executive MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and applies her background in system dynamics and emerging technology to the continued evolution of Athreon’s secure documentation solutions.
Our Commitment to a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace
Athreon is committed to fostering a workplace where people are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.
We believe different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives make our organization stronger. We provide equal opportunities to qualified individuals and strive to create an environment in which employees and independent contractors can contribute, develop, and succeed.
What Our Clients Say
Clients rely on Athreon for responsive service, dependable turnaround, and documentation they can trust.
Law Enforcement Client
“From the start, they were very easy to work with. We began slowly and have since grown to full use. It was always about the customer. I would 100% recommend them to any agency.”
Research Client
“Athreon is a reliable transcription partner with excellent customer service and consistently delivers transcription requests in a timely manner. Their responsiveness and dependability make them a trustworthy choice for time-sensitive, compliance-sensitive transcription needs.”
Healthcare Client
“I appreciate everyone’s communication. You have a great team over there!”
Discuss Your Documentation Needs
Whether you need human transcription, AI-assisted documentation, virtual scribing, or a solution tailored to a regulated workflow, our team is ready to learn about your needs.