GetWellNetwork, a vendor of patient engagement software, has acquired Marbella Technologies, which offers software to help providers capture patient feedback.
Private equity firm GTCR has acquired XIFIN, which provides cloud-based software and connectivity for diagnostic labs. The name is about as opaque as the business description.
Tract Manager, a provider of contract management services for health systems, is buying MDBuyline, which offers purchasing assistance to the same market.
MedAssets, a large group purchasing organization, has acquired SG2 for $142 million. SG2 provides consulting and related services to health systems. This year has seen several expansions by GPOs into new lines of business as their core purchasing services have slowed.
Symphony Technology Group has completed its acquisition of System C from McKesson. Symphony is a private equity investor and System C is a large vendor of health care software in the UK.
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