Mergers & Acquisitions

The company aims to build the largest healthcare supply chain platform in India. 

The bank sees the acquisition as a way to enhance digital services and experiences for its customers.

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Its addition will boost the company's ability to combine secure messages, nurse calls, checklists and other notifications within the electronic  health record at the point of care.

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Classic Air Medical will help the Salt Lake City health system extend its ability to serve and coordinate care for rural communities throughout eight Western states.

"Nuance provides the AI layer at the healthcare point of delivery and is a pioneer in the real-world application of enterprise AI," said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

With the new addition, combining Kantar's research and consulting expertise with its own technology and real-world data, Cerner aims to further build out its Learning Health Network consortium.

The deal is valued at about $194 million and will drive about a third of the telemedicine company's expected revenue moving forward.

Aim of the merger is to “create a robust and synergetic healthcare organisation, thereby elevating the UAE’s global position as a leader in healthcare.”