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07/16/2026

Every year, more than one million deaths in the United States require a medicolegal death investigation.

Behind each of those cases are professionals who respond to answer some of life’s most important questions:

Who died?
How did they die?
Why did they die?
Is there a threat to public safety?
Does a family deserve answers?
Is justice needed?

These investigations support:

The justice system
Public health
Public safety
Families seeking answers

Yet many people don’t realize this profession even exists until they need it.

Medicolegal Death Professionals - including coroners, medical examiners, deputy coroners, medicolegal death investigators, forensic pathologists, autopsy technicians, and others - work every day to uncover the truth, often behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.

That’s why Last Responder exists: to educate, advocate, and recognize these professionals who answer the final call.

Because every death has a story - and every story deserves the truth.

03/24/2026

Cohero is pleased to announce that the Midland County Medical Examiner’s Office has selected Cohero’s Case Management System to support its growing operations. Midland County becomes Cohero’s second client in the state of Texas.

"We are thrilled to welcome the Midland County Medical Examiner's Office to the Cohero family," said Rick Polehonka, Vice President. "Midland County's commitment to building a modern, accountable, and self-sufficient medical examiner's office is exactly the kind of forward-thinking initiative we are proud to support. We look forward to being a long-term partner in their success."

Read the full press release on our website

Midland County's commitment to building a modern, accountable, and self-sufficient medical examiner's office is exactly the kind of forward-thinking initiative we are proud to support. We look forward to being a long-term partner in their success.

03/11/2026

The 2026 conferences are underway! Explore the conferences the Cohero team will be attending, connecting with Medical Examiners and Coroners nationwide. We’re excited to share what we’ve been building and continue our mission of supporting medicolegal death investigation operations.

📍 View our full 2026 schedule here: https://cohero.com/conferences/

Will you be attending any of the same conferences? Let us know in the comments!

03/02/2026

Cohero is honored to be at the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners - IACME first-ever Spring Conference in Minneapolis, hosted at the Radisson Blu in Bloomington.

Cohero is proud to interact and showcase our case management system live to coroners and medical examiners from across the country — highlighting how technology can enhance efficiency, strengthens compliance, and streamlines daily office operations.

We also value the opportunity to spend time with our current partners, reinforcing the trusted relationships that support meaningful progress in medicolegal death investigation.

02/25/2026

Cohero, a leading provider of case management solutions for coroner and medical examiner offices, today announced that the Costilla County Coroner’s Office in Colorado has selected Cohero’s case management system to streamline its operations and enhance service to the community.

This agreement marks a key milestone, making Costilla County Cohero’s 11th Colorado client and 5th in the state’s southern region—a testament to the growing trust coroner offices across Colorado are placing in Cohero’s platform.

“We are thrilled to welcome Costilla County Coroner Gary Vigil and his office to the Cohero family,” said Rick Polehonka, Vice President at Cohero. “Coroner Vigil has a clear and commendable vision for improving reporting capabilities and delivering better service to the residents of Costilla County, and we are proud to provide the tools to help make that vision a reality.”

Access the official statement here-

We are thrilled to welcome Costilla County Coroner Gary Vigil and his office to the Cohero family. Coroner Vigil has a clear and commendable vision for improving reporting capabilities and delivering better service to the residents of Costilla County, and we are proud to provide the tools to help ma...

02/25/2026

We can’t wait to welcome you to Minneapolis for the IACME 2026 Inaugural Spring Conference, March 1–4.

We’re looking forward to connecting, learning, and bringing our medicolegal community together once again.

See you soon!

02/24/2026

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has officially gone live with Cohero’s statewide Case Management System (CMS) for coroner agencies as of February 2, 2026. The launch represents a transformative step forward in Indiana’s public health infrastructure, delivering a unified, modern platform to support county Coroner Offices across the state.

The initial go-live launched with eight counties, establishing the foundation for a rapid coordinated statewide rollout. Following the initial deployment, the Indian State Coroner’s Training Board (CTB) began providing training to the remaining county coroner’s office, with each county going live on the new system as training was successfully completed. By March 31, 2026 - just 58 days after the initial launch - a total of 61 counties will be operating live on the Cohero CMS, demonstrating an exceptionally swift and successful statewide implementation.

Click here to read the full press release on our website

This rollout reflects the dedication of IDOH, Cohero, CTB, and our county coroner partners in delivering a modern, integrated case management system that will improve coroner operations and reporting health outcomes for Hoosiers across the state.

02/23/2026

The Tioga County Coroner’s Office in New York has signed a contract with Cohero to adopt Cohero’s Coroner Case Management System, introducing modern, purpose-built technology to the county’s death investigation operations.

Read the full press release available on our website.

The Tioga County Coroner’s Office has entered into a contract with Cohero to implement Cohero’s Coroner Case Management System, bringing modern, purposeful built technology to the county’s death investigation operations.

01/26/2026

This week, Cohero honors Medicolegal Death Investigators (MDIs) who serve their communities around the clock, every day of the year. Often called the last responders, MDIs investigate sudden, unexpected, and tragic deaths—providing professionalism, accountability, and clarity during some of life’s most difficult moments.

MDIs face challenging and often traumatic scenes, investigating deaths of all ages and types while carrying the vital responsibility of conducting thorough, unbiased investigations. They work closely with other responders, such as police or Emergency Medical Services, and grieving families, balancing compassion with essential medicolegal duties. As advocates for the deceased, MDIs demonstrate resilience, integrity, and unwavering commitment. This profession requires attention to detail, emotional strength, objectivity, and the ability to perform under pressure—often without recognition.

During Medicolegal Death Investigator Week, we thank and honor all MDIs for their vital work and lasting impact. Your dedication to each case and family truly makes a difference.

12/29/2025

Cohero has announced today that it has successfully gone live with Cohero’s advanced case management system for the Ashland County Wisconsin Coroner’s Office, marking a significant step forward in the office’s operational capabilities and service deliveries.

The implementation of Cohero’s specialized software solution will streamline case documentation, evidence tracking, and administrative processes for the coroner’s office. The system is designed specifically for medicolegal death investigation agencies, providing comprehensive tools to manage cases from initial notification through final disposition.

You can read the complete press release on our website by clicking here.

"We're honored that Ashland County has chosen Cohero to support their important work. Coroner Pam Feustel's dedication to modernizing her office demonstrates true leadership and a commitment to excellence that will benefit the entire community."