The international research firm reviewed M&A activity during the second half of 2017 that affected healthcare technology companies. The U.S. market dominated, reeling in 77 out of the 100 announced deals.
The firm found a surge in deals during the last half of 2017 disclosed amounts of nearly $9.5 billion, which is four times higher than the first half of 2017 and up 140 percent year-over-year.
Here are the nine largest mergers and acquisitions in health IT that were disclosed in 2017.
1. Express Scripts acquires eviCore Healthcare: $3.6 billion
2. Internet Brands acquires WebMD: $2.8 billion
3. Optum acquires The Advisory Board: $1.3 billion
4. McKesson acquires CoverMyMeds: $1.1 billion
5. PRA Health Sciences acquires Symphony Health: $533 million
6. Teladoc acquires Best Doctors: $440 million
7. Mantagu acquires Servelec Group: $296 million
8. Telus Internationals acquires Kroll Computer Systems: $250 million
9. Fidelity Nation Financial acquires T-System: $200 million
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