What You Should Know:
- Sonio, a medical technology company focused on women's and children's health, announced today that it has been acquired by Samsung Electronics. The acquisition, approved by the French Ministry of the Economy and Finance, marks a significant milestone for Sonio and its commitment to advancing healthcare solutions.
- Founded in 2020, Sonio has developed an AI-powered reporting and workflow solution specifically designed for obstetrics and gynecology ultrasound.
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RCM M&A: Arsenal Capital Partners Acquires Knowtion Health
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- Arsenal Capital Partners, a prominent private equity firm specializing in healthcare and industrial growth companies announced the acquisition of Knowtion Health. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- Knowtion is a provider of AI-powered revenue cycle insurance claim resolution services that help hospitals and health systems optimize their operations and increase revenue.
A Strategic Investment
Arsenal's investment in Knowtion
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Stryker Acquires care.ai to Bolster AI-Powered Healthcare Solutions
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- Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK) announced the definitive agreement to acquire care.ai, a leading company specializing in AI-powered virtual care, smart room technology, and ambient intelligence solutions.
- The acquisition of care.ai reinforces Stryker's existing healthcare IT offerings and wirelessly connected medical device portfolio. This move comes on the heels of the company's previously announced "very active deal pipeline" for the latter
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Blackstone Invests in Healthcare Advisory Firm Chartis
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- Chartis, a Chicago-based healthcare advisory firm, announced a majority investment from funds managed by Blackstone. This strategic partnership will fuel Chartis' continued expansion and innovation in the healthcare industry.
- Blackstone's investment will support Chartis in expanding its capabilities across strategic, digital, technology, clinical, and financial transformation offerings. The funding will also enable the firm to further grow its
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Hearst Acquires QGenda to Bolster Healthcare Workforce Management
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- Hearst Corporation today announced the acquisition of QGenda, a leading provider of healthcare workforce management solutions. This strategic move strengthens Hearst Health’s portfolio and expands its reach in the healthcare market.
- QGenda’s platform is utilized by over 4,500 healthcare organizations to optimize staffing, improve scheduling, and enhance access to care.
- By joining Hearst Health, QGenda will gain access to additional resources and
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Modern Health Acquires Anvil Health’s AI Technology to Enhance Mental Healthcare
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- Modern Health, a global workplace mental health platform, announced today the acquisition of Anvil Health's AI technology and the appointment of Paul Clark as Head of AI Strategy.
- The strategic acquisition reinforces Modern Health's dedication to leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve mental health outcomes and expand access to care.
Paul Clark Bio/Background
Anvil Health, co-founded by Paul Clark and Jon Bischke, developed Ascribe, an
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Seqera Acquires Tinybio to Democratize Access to AI-Powered Bioinformatics
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- Seqera, a provider of scientific data analysis for life sciences and creator of Nextflow, announced the acquisition of Tinybio, a rising tech-bio startup specializing in AI-powered bioinformatics tools.
- The acquisition reinforces Seqera's commitment to building a robust online platform that empowers scientists with cutting-edge resources. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Bridging the Gap Between Scientists and
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Orlando Health Acquires Brookwood Baptist Health for $910M
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- Tenet Healthcare Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its majority ownership stake in Brookwood Baptist Health to Orlando Health for approximately $910M in cash, resulting in after-tax proceeds of around $790M for Tenet.
- The sale includes five hospitals – Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Walker Baptist Medical Center, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, and Citizens Baptist Medical Center – along with
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Study: Private Equity Acquisitions Linked to Decline in Hospital Assets
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- A new study has revealed a concerning trend in the healthcare industry: a significant decline in hospital assets following private equity acquisitions. The research, published in JAMA, analyzed data from 197 acquired hospitals and found a 24% decrease in total capital assets compared to a 9.2% increase in control hospitals over a two-year period post-acquisition. This decline is attributed to the sale of hospital assets, including land and buildings, to repay
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R1 RCM to Be Acquired by TowerBrook and CD&R for $8.9B
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- R1 RCM Inc., a leading provider of technology-driven healthcare revenue cycle management solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by investment funds affiliated with TowerBrook Capital Partners and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). The all-cash transaction values R1 at approximately $8.9 billion.
- Under the terms of the agreement, TowerBrook and CD&R will acquire all outstanding shares of R1
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