Overview of the Acquisition
OneAdvanced, a software provider, has officially acquired Patchs Health Limited, an AI-focused primary care provider. This acquisition follows a successful partnership between the two companies aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery.
Objectives of the Acquisition
- The acquisition of Patchs Health, known for its AI technologies in GP surgeries, aims to improve OneAdvanced’s healthcare platform.
- Patchs Health specializes in intelligent triage, care navigation, and ambient AI scribe technologies.
Statements from Leadership
Ric Thompson, Senior Vice President of Health at OneAdvanced, emphasized the importance of AI in addressing the NHS’s challenges:
“AI triage, online consultation, and the intelligent use of data are now essential to solving the NHS’s access and workload challenges.”
He added that with Patchs Health, OneAdvanced becomes the only UK provider capable of integrating these advanced capabilities with national clinical systems and workflow automation.
Background of Patchs Health
Founded by AI specialists from the University of Warwick, Patchs Health is led by:
- Dr. Marcus Ong (CEO)
- Dr. Daniel Sprague (Chief Technology and Science Officer)
Dr. Ong stated:
“The coming together of Patchs Health and OneAdvanced will bring immediate benefits to both healthcare providers and patients.”
Future Plans and Academic Partnerships
Patchs Health has established research partnerships with:
- The University of Manchester
- The University of Cambridge
These partnerships focus on evaluating AI in UK primary care, supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). OneAdvanced plans to leverage these collaborations to expedite the development of practical AI tools for clinicians and NHS operational teams.
Recent Developments
Earlier this year, OneAdvanced also acquired assets from In Practice Systems (INPS), which includes the Vision electronic patient record system, primarily used in Scotland.
This acquisition positions OneAdvanced to significantly enhance its offerings in the healthcare sector, aiming to improve efficiency and patient care amidst increasing demands on the NHS.
For more information, visit OneAdvanced’s website.