Birmingham, Ala.-based DirectPath, a healthcare consulting firm, will purchase Milwaukee, Wis.-based Patient Care, a national healthcare advocacy and transparency company dedicated to helping patients navigate the healthcare system, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
The terms of the transactions have not yet been disclosed.
In a statement to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, DirectPath Executive Chairman Michael Byers commented on the importance of Patient Care's mission and the company's impact on individuals looking to understand the industry.
"Once a health plan has been selected, employees still need guidance on making the most cost-efficient care decisions," said Mr. Byers. "For more than 15 years, Patient Care has performed this invaluable service, helping employees become informed healthcare consumers."