Ability Network, which offers workflow technology for providers, has acquired MD On-line which makes EDI and revenue cycle tools for providers and payers.
Breg, owned by Water Street, has merged with United Orthopedic Group to create a company focussed on rehabilitative orthopedic products and services and sports medicine.
MergeWorthRx, which was formed to consolidate certain health care sectors, has acquired AeroCare, which is a leading provider of home respiratory services.
Lucent Health Solutions, which intends to develop a more "data-driven" administrative service for self-funded health plans, has acquired North American Administrators, a traditional TPA.
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After a long and difficult courtship Kindred and Gentiva are merging to create a home care giant in a deal worth $1.8 billion.
EpharmaSolutions, which offers software to help with clinical trial data gathering and analysis, is being acquired by WIRB-Copernicus Group, a provider of regulatory and ethical review services.
Zywave, which provides employee benefits software, has acquired Plan Doc Builder, which helps employers generate ERISA compliant health plan documents.
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