Patient engagement solutions provider MDnetSolutions has acquired IVR Care Transition Systems, which specializes in healthcare support for patients transitioning to home from a hospital stay.

The acquisition also bolsters MDnetSolutions boutique medical call center, LeadTracker and HIPAA-compliant NurseLine.This purchase, the press release claims, further increases MDnetSolutions’ ability to transform patient care and help healthcare professionals remain actively engaged with the patient across the entire healthcare continuum of care from initial contact to post-operative appointments. Additionally, the acquisition also bolsters MDnetSolutions boutique medical call center, LeadTracker and HIPAA-compliant NurseLine, while improving patient access to care across geographic boundaries.

“The acquisition of IVR CTS allows MDnet to extend its value position to healthcare professionals who want to engage patients, improve outcomes, reduce costs and increase patient satisfaction,” said Alan Creighton, CEO of MDnetSolutions.

Founded in 2011, the privately held IVR Care Transition Systems aims to reduce preventable hospital readmissions and emergency department visits by increasing the level of engagement between patients and their healthcare team. This allows providers to identify clinical issues and address them when they first occur. As a result, outcomes and care quality improve and significant cost savings are realized…