HealthLeaders Media April 13, 2021
Mandy Roth

Transaction heralds the significance of voice technology innovations to the future of healthcare.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

– The move marks a significant play by Microsoft to claim a share of the healthcare market and a broader emerging trend toward industry specific clouds, according to experts.

– Nuance’s expertise in ambient clinical solution was identified as one of the key drivers behind the acquisition.

– Voice technology are expected to create a new wave of innovation in healthcare.

News about Microsoft‘s pending $19.7 billion acquisition of Nuance, a pioneering provider of conversational AI and cloud-based ambient clinical intelligence for healthcare providers, has sent a not-so-nuanced ripple through the healthcare technology industry.

“The Nuance acquisition is the largest M&A move yet by Microsoft...

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Topics: AI (Artificial Intelligence), Mergers & Acquisitions / JV, Provider, Technology, Trends, Voice Assistant
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