Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Considers Strategic Alternatives With Private Equity Firms

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions is evaluating strategic alternatives, such as selling, and has spoken to several private equity firms, including Blackstone Group, according to a Crain’s Chicago Business report.

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Allscripts’ announcement has sent its share up 10 percent in extended trade, according to the report. The company reported a lower third quarter profit Thursday. Its net income fell to $9.4 million, or 5 cents per share, in the third quarter, down from $19.1 million, or 10 cents per share.

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