Health Care Information Technology Merger & Acquisition Activity Increased By 21% In 2012; McKesson Tops The Field

In 2012, there were 380 merger and acquisition transactions related to health information technology, an increase of 21% over 2011. The 380 transactions had an aggregate value of $11.96 billion, an increase of five percent over 2011. During the same period in 2011, there were 315 transactions, with an aggregate value of $11.36 billion. The most active ‘acquirer’ in 2012 was McKesson Corporation with six transactions. Private equity companies were responsible for four of the industry’s top ten highest value deals in 2012. The top deal during the 2012 period was Roper industries, Inc. acquisition of Sunquest . . .