IBM to sell Watson Health assets to Francisco Partners
The deal with the private equity firm is a “clear next step as IBM becomes even more focused on our platform-based hybrid cloud and AI strategy,” said a Big Blue exec. Healthcare IT News
Paddy Padmanabhan accepted into Forbes Business Council
Forbes Business Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Successful Business Owners and Leaders Paddy Padmanabhan, CEO of Damo Consulting, a healthcare digital transformation advisory firm, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide. Padmanabhan was vetted and selected by a review committee […]
A Philadelphia start-up wants to bring health care to hourly workers who can’t afford insurance
Vitable, founded by a 24-year-old Delaware County software engineer, delivers family care to restaurant workers and other hourly employees who may not have insurance through their employer. The Philadelphia Inquirer
Hospitals, health tech to partner—and compete—in 2022
The key to success for big tech and other industry outsiders pushing into healthcare will be partnering with traditional healthcare players, experts say. Modern Healthcare
With $28.3 Billion Cerner Bid, Oracle Has Jumped The Shark
Oracle is a laggard in the cloud services business. Sadly, for Oracle investors, its $28.3 billion deal to acquire Cerner is not likely to boost its stock. Forbes
Oracle acquires Cerner for $28.3B
The database giant says it plans to expand the company’s global footprint as it invests big in healthcare – the “largest and most important vertical market in the world. Healthcare IT News
Oracle snags Cerner in $28B deal to gain a foothold in healthcare cloud market
Oracle is buying electronic medical records firm Cerner in a deal valued at $28.3 billion, one of the software company’s biggest acquisitions ever and one of the largest takeovers this year. Fierce Healthcare
Oracle to acquire healthcare technology giant Cerner for $28.3B
Confirming recent reports, Oracle Corp. today announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire healthcare technology provider Cerner Corp. for approximately $28.3 billion. SiliconANGLE
Oracle to Buy Cerner in $28B Health Care Play
Both Microsoft and Oracle, analysts say, see the huge health care market as a path to strengthening their positions in the cloud business. CFO
Oracle to buy Cerner for $28.3 billion
Oracle on Monday said it plans to acquire electronic health records giant Cerner in a deal valued at $28.3 billion. Modern Healthcare
