Definitive Healthcare (Natick, MA), acquired Major Accounts Exchange (The MAX) and US Lifeline (Carlisle, PA) from Medical Distribution Solutions Inc (MDSI) (Lawrenceville, GA). The complementary nature of these products means that the acquisition will benefit the customers of both companies. “As [MDSI] focuses on our core publishing business, we know our MAX customers will continue to have the data they need to research the market and maximize their sales opportunities,” said John Pritchard, managing director at MDSI. “We aligned with Definitive Healthcare because they have the highest quality data and cover every aspect of the healthcare market, from hospitals and physicians to accountable care organizations and population health initiatives. The breadth and quality of data they provide is truly unmatched in the marketplace.” The deal closed October 30, 2015. The companies have already begun to integrate the organizations. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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