PopHealthCare (no, they don't take care of dads) has acquired Educerus Health. PopHealthCare does care management for high-risk populations and Educerus does in-home screening.
Mednax, a national practice management company focusing on pediatrics, is acquiring MedData, a vendor of revenue cycle management systems and services.
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.
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