CenTrak
About
The leading healthcare RTLS (real-time location system) platform — a Halma company since 2016, operating independently from Newtown, Pennsylvania. CenTrak provides the broadest multi-technology RTLS platform in healthcare: IR (infrared) clinical-grade locating, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), ultrasound, and RFID from a single interoperable platform. Used by 2,000+ healthcare organizations for asset tracking, staff safety duress, patient flow management, hand hygiene compliance, and environmental mo...
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Ideal Customer
- CenTrak's sweet spot is mid-to-large enterprise hospitals and multi-facility health systems, typically those with 500+ beds.
- Documented deployments include large academic medical centers (Wake Forest Baptist, Nebraska Medicine), major regional health systems (Texas Health Resources, Piedmont Healthcare), and government health systems (VA).
Key Differentiators
- CenTrak positions itself as the only healthcare RTLS provider offering all major locating technologies — IR, BLE, ultrasound, and RFID — on a single unified platform, enabling seamless transitions between them based on clinical need and facility budget, unlike competitors locked into single-technology approaches (e.g., BLE-only or Wi-Fi-only).
- The company is the four-time Best in KLAS winner for Real-Time Location Systems and was named the 2024 Company of the Year in global healthcare RTLS by Frost & Sullivan, as well as the 2024 IoT Health & Wellness Company of the Year by IoT Breakthrough.
Industries Served
- CenTrak serves exclusively the healthcare industry — hospitals, medical centers, senior living and long-term care facilities, behavioral health settings, and academic medical centers.
- It does not serve retail, manufacturing, or warehousing.
Service Coverage
- CenTrak operates globally with its primary market concentration in North America, where it is the top RTLS provider with the most enterprise-wide installations.
- The company is deployed at over 2,000 healthcare facilities worldwide, including customers in the US, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Partnerships
- CenTrak has over 50 active integrations with healthcare IT systems, including Epic (with an official Epic Toolbox designation for the RTLS category), Oracle Health, Rauland (Responder Enterprise VIP Program validated), Ascom Telligence, Spok, West-Com, Static Systems Group, Get Well Network, and various CMMS platforms.
- Integration protocols include HL7, HTTP Post, and RESTful APIs.
Company Size & Ownership
- CenTrak was founded in 2003 (with some sources citing 2007 as the year it began market operations) and is headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
- The company currently has approximately 200–325 employees across operations on multiple continents.
Compliance & Certifications
- CenTrak's ConnectRT cloud platform is SOC 2 and HIPAA compliant, built on Amazon Web Services (AWS) with advanced encryption and regular security audits.
- The platform operates as a multi-tenant environment on AWS, providing a secure and scalable foundation for healthcare data.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
3 offeringsAsset Tracking & Management
Locates and tracks medical equipment (IV pumps, wheelchairs, ventilators) in real time across hospital floors — eliminates equipment searches, reduces rental costs, and improves utilization. Studies show 20-30% reduction in capital equipment spend through better tracking and utilization visibility.
CenTrak RTLS Platform
End-to-end real-time location platform supporting IR, BLE, ultrasound, and RFID on a single network — the only platform offering all major locating technologies with seamless transition between them. ConnectRT cloud software provides analytics, reporting, and integration with Epic, Oracle Health, Cerner, and CMMS systems. AssetsRT provides cloud-based asset management; StaffRT covers staff safety and duress.
Staff Safety & Duress
Real-time staff location and panic button systems for clinical environments — staff members wearing badges can trigger a silent duress alarm that immediately notifies security with precise location. Meets Joint Commission Environment of Care requirements for staff safety in behavioral health and ED settings.
Considering CenTrak?
Our team will work with you to determine if CenTrak is the right fit for your organization. From research and assessment through procurement negotiation and ongoing vendor management — we handle the entire process at no cost to you.