Telstra buys iCareHealth
Telstra Health has acquired large aged care software provider iCareHealth, Telstra Health managing director Shane Solomon announced on Monday. iCareHealth is a market leader in clinical care management and medication management software in the aged care sector. Mr Solomon said the acquisition would help Telstra Health achieve its broader vision in eHealth. “We are excited to add iCareHealth and the expertise and capability that they bring to our team. Their nimbleness, innovation, creativity and expertise will be a strong addition and we are delighted that their key personnel will come across with the company,” he said. iCareHealth managing director Chris Gray said the transaction would provide the company with unrivalled scale and stability as the sector undergoes significant growth.
“With the vision and support of Telstra, we will be able to provide greater integration across the sector to improve point-of-care service and drive productivity gains.
“Furthermore, as part of Telstra, our increased scale will ensure we are best placed to provide software that eases the burden of increasing regulation and compliance for providers of aged care services,” said Mr Gray. Australian Ageing Agenda