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Feature spotlights, platform updates, and insights from the Zeph team.
Workflow Automation: Let Zeph Move Cases Forward For You
Zeph's workflow rules engine fires on eleven triggers with AND/OR conditions, date operators, and actions that notify staff, send SMS, advance status, or call a webhook — all configured without code.
Read moreSmart Autopopulation: Enter It Once, See It Everywhere
Standardized dropdowns, cross-tab prefill, and one-click copy of autopsy findings to the death certificate cut redundant data entry across the case. Here's how Zeph keeps every tab in sync.
Read moreA Full DICOM Workstation, Built Into Every Case
Zeph's forensic imaging module is a complete PACS viewer — zoom, pan, windowing, keyboard navigation, series stepping, and DICOM metadata — for CT, X-ray, MRI, fluoroscopy, photography, and video, all inside the case file.
Read moreCourt-Ready Case Management: Subpoenas, Expert Disclosures, and Sentencing Outcomes
Zeph now tracks the full legal lifecycle of a case — from Rule 16 expert disclosures through subpoena compliance to final sentencing outcome. Here's how it works.
Read moreSMS Two-Factor Authentication: Stronger Sign-In for Every Role
Zeph now offers SMS-based two-factor authentication alongside TOTP authenticator apps, with administrator-controlled policy over which methods each office allows.
Read moreDaily Briefing Report: Your Office at a Glance
The Zeph Daily Briefing Report gives every shift supervisor a structured, printable operational snapshot — active caseload, attention flags, manner-of-death breakdown, and overdue cases — in one click.
Read moreHow Zeph Controls Access to Sensitive Cases and Legal Holds
Sensitive cases and legal-hold records need more than a lock icon. Zeph's access-request workflow lets staff formally request access, notifies supervisors instantly, and creates a full audit trail of every decision.
Read moreHow to Build a Business Case for New Case Management Software
Getting budget approved for a new CMS isn't just about the software — it's about speaking the language of your decision-makers. Here's a proven framework for building an airtight internal business case.
Read more10 Questions to Ask Any Case Management Vendor Before You Sign
Not all case management platforms are created equal. Here are the ten questions that separate capable vendors from ones that will cost you more in the long run.
Read moreCDC/NCHS Death Certificate Standards: How Zeph Stays Aligned
Medicolegal offices that submit to EDRS must produce data that meets CDC and NCHS standards. Here's how Zeph's terminology, data model, and field layout track those standards directly.
Read moreConfiguring Your Case Module: Field-Level Control Without Code
Zeph's field-level configuration system lets administrators hide fields, mark them required, and control which sections appear — all through a point-and-click admin UI. No developer needed.
Read moreBecome a Zeph Reseller or Integration Partner
We're opening up partnership opportunities for technology resellers, government IT consultants, and integration vendors. Here's how it works and what's in it for you.
Read more5 Signs Your Office Has Outgrown Its Current System
Spreadsheets, paper files, or legacy software holding your team back? Here are five clear signs it's time to upgrade your case or records management system.
Read moreHow Modern ME & Coroner Offices Are Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners
Budget pressure, staffing challenges, and rising caseloads are forcing medicolegal offices to rethink their technology. Here's what the leading offices are doing differently.
Read moreThe ROI of Switching to Zeph: What Your Office Saves in Year One
Worried the numbers won't work? Here's a realistic, line-by-line breakdown of what medicolegal and case management offices typically recover — and how fast — after moving to Zeph.
Read moreThe Hidden Cost of Legacy Case Management Software
Spreadsheets and aging software feel free — until you add up the real cost. Here's what legacy case management is actually costing your organization.
Read moreReal-Time Notifications and Live Collaboration: How Zeph Keeps Your Team in Sync
No more 'did you see the update?' emails. Zeph's WebSocket-powered real-time collaboration and configurable notification system keeps every team member current without the noise.
Read moreThe 60-Tab Admin Panel: Configure Everything Without Code
Zeph's admin panel has over 60 configurable tabs — from terminology and field labels to workflows, security groups, and portal branding. No developer required.
Read moreIntroducing Zeph: A Modular Management Platform Built Your Way
Why we built a fully modular Custom Management Solution — and how it adapts to any organization, from document archives to full medicolegal suites.
Read moreNow Seeking Pilot Partners
We're looking for forward-thinking organizations to partner with us during our initial rollout. Pilot partners receive heavily discounted rates and direct input into the product.
Read moreBuilt-In CRM: Manage Every Contact and Communication in One Place
18 contact types, 8 communication channels, and a complete relationship management system — without bolting on a third-party tool.
Read moreWhy We Built Zeph as a Modular Platform
Most management platforms force you into a one-size-fits-all mold. Here's why we took a different approach and what it means for your organization.
Read moreEnterprise Security That Doesn't Get in the Way
AES-256 encryption, MFA, role-based access, tamper-evident audit trails, and HIPAA-ready compliance — built into every tier.
Read moreDocument Archive: Secure Storage with Version Control and Retention Policies
Zeph's document archive module provides secure, searchable storage with version control, access logging, retention scheduling, and role-based permissions.
Read moreHL7 Lab Integration, FHIR Exports, and the Road to Interoperability
How Zeph connects to reference laboratories, generates FHIR MDI compositions, and lays the groundwork for seamless data exchange.
Read moreFrom Spreadsheets to Full Case Management in Under 30 Days
The fear of switching systems is the biggest barrier to better software. Here's what a Zeph deployment actually looks like — and why most offices are fully operational in under a month.
Read moreFOIA & Public Records Requests Made Simple
Zeph's FOIA portal provides public records request submission, statutory deadline tracking, and a complete workflow from intake to fulfillment.
Read moreMass Fatality Management: How Zeph Handles the Unthinkable
When a mass fatality incident strikes, medicolegal offices need a system that's already ready. Here's how Zeph's CME+ platform supports multi-agency mass fatality response.
Read moreUnlimited Users, One Price: Why We Never Charge Per Seat
Per-seat pricing is one of the most damaging models in enterprise software. Here's why Zeph charges a flat platform fee — and what that means for your team and your budget.
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