Convey Health says it is partnering with New Mountain Capital, which doesn't quite convey the right meaning, they are being acquired, but nice try with the euphemism by the Medicare Advantage and Part D plan IT vendor.
Global IS company Atos is buying Anthelio Healthcare Solutions for $275 million. Anthelio helps health systems install and manage electronic medical records.
Data analytics company Health Lumen is acquiring Cobalt Talon, a similar vendor. You have to read the press release because it is the best example I have ever seen of jargon that tells you absolutely nothing about what these companies actually do.
Cardinal Health, the large distributor of drugs and other supplies, is buying TelePharm, which helps hospitals and others electronically administer prescriptions.
EHR vendor athenahealth is buying Patient IO, a care coordination platform used to engage patients in their health needs. EHR vendors are all trying to create more one-stop HIT shopping for their customers, and generally doing a lousy job at it.
The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.
The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.