PYMNTS.com January 5, 2022
Digital-first healthcare company Babylon closed an acquisition deal for consumer health engagement firm Higi to deliver its services across the U.S.
Higi offers remote monitoring, and its Smart Health Stations are located within 5 miles of 73% of the U.S. population. Monitoring is also available on at-home connected devices, and within its 50-state clinical network, according to a press release on Wednesday (Jan. 5).
Babylon’s scalable technology platform, combined with Higi’s capabilities, will help Babylon in its goal of “reengineering every touchpoint in the healthcare continuum.” With Higi, Babylon can offer an end-to-end solution that can assist healthcare payers, providers and retailers.
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