Irvine-based healthcare software maker Quality Systems Inc. continued its diversification effort with the recent acquisition of a “big data” specialist.
The deal for Cambridge, Mass.-based Gennius Inc., which came on undisclosed terms, brings technology that allows users to examine raw data with the purpose of drawing conclusions about the information—a process known as data analytics.
Gennius’ products offer “insight into patient care, population health and [accountable care organization] community performance,” Quality said in a news release.
The new capabilities for analytics will be sold with products from Quality subsidiaries, Mirth and NextGen.
“This further strengthens the position of the company and that of our clients for continued success and growth amid the new pay-for-performance arena,” Chief Executive Steven Plochocki said.
Plochocki was referring to the influence of federal healthcare reform, which has pushed the use of data to ensure better care and cut costs through coordinated service delivery and processes for reimbursements to providers.
