Civica has acquireddigital health software specialistInfoFlex.
The UK arm of the group, which is a provider of software for public services,has acquired Chameleon Information Management Servicesand its subsidiaryInfoFlex, which is based inside the M25 near Watford.
InfoFlexprovidescloudsoftware which integrateswith existing hospital systems across 65 clinical specialities including cancer services, digital remote monitoring solutions (RMS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and endoscopy.
It has more than 40,000 users across over 130 NHS trusts.During the COVID-19 pandemic,InfoFlexsaystrusts have usedthe platformin innovative ways to manage data collection and reporting.
It cites the example ofWest Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, whichused the software to set up a Virtual Hospital for the administration of patients being cared for in the community.
Wayne Story, Civica Group CEO, said: “I am delighted to welcomeInfoFlexinto the Civica Group. The company’s market leading software and sector experience will strengthen our presence and expertise right at the heart of the NHS.
“We’re excited about the opportunities ahead to add even more value and digital capability for our customers and further help transform the way trusts deliver clinical care.”
Marc Warburton,InfoFlexChief Executive,added: “As the next stage of our development, we’re excited to be joining Civica.
“This will enable us to benefit from the opportunities and expertise of the widergroup, helping us to support more customers in providing the data and information management software and innovation to improve health outcomes.”
Civica delivers software solutions to over 500 customers across the NHS and private care sector globally: from electronic prescribing and patient records to enhanced workforce efficiency.
Thegroup provides cloud delivery to more than 20,000 clinicians, facilitates the scanning of 150 million documents and images and processes £60bn of NHS funds annually.
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