Huron Acquires RelateCare to Strengthen Patient Access and Care Coordination Capabilities

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Acquisition accelerates Huron’s delivery of AI-powered, human-connected healthcare managed services across the patient access and care continuum

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) today announced it has acquired RelateCare, a leading provider of AI-enabled clinical and patient access solutions. The acquisition strengthens Huron’s ability to deliver differentiated, comprehensive healthcare managed services to improve patient access and facilitate care coordination.

“We are excited to welcome RelateCare to Huron,” said Mark Hussey, chief executive officer and president of Huron. “Patient access and clinical care coordination are strategic priorities for healthcare organizations seeking to improve both financial performance and the patient experience. The acquisition of RelateCare creates a comprehensive managed service solution to better serve health systems by combining Huron’s deep care transformation and patient access expertise with RelateCare’s AI-enabled managed services offerings.”

RelateCare’s proven model combines clinical expertise with advanced technology to deliver an integrated model that supports health systems from patient scheduling through clinical triage, while improving patient and clinician engagement. These capabilities further strengthen Huron’s healthcare industry expertise and managed services offerings.

“This is an exciting chapter for RelateCare and our exceptional team,” said Conor O’Byrne, chief executive officer of RelateCare. “Joining Huron allows us to scale our capabilities, expand our reach, and bring our AI-enabled solutions to a broader set of healthcare organizations. Together, we are well positioned to accelerate our growth and deliver greater impact across the market.”

The combination of Huron and RelateCare enhances how the firm supports healthcare organizations across the patient access journey, improving access and throughput, elevating patient and clinician experiences, and delivering measurable operational and financial performance.

For reporting purposes, RelateCare will be included in Huron’s Healthcare operating segment within its consulting and managed services capability. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ABOUT HURON

Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with organizations to help solve their most complex challenges and achieve their most ambitious goals. Working across the private and public sectors, we partner closely with clients to improve performance, accelerate transformation, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

Our clients choose us because of our deep industry and technical expertise and proven track record of turning sound strategies into action. By combining practical experience, innovative thinking, and advanced analytics and technology, Huron helps organizations translate today’s ideas into tangible results and long-term value. Learn more at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.

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Source: Huron