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With this acquisition, Practo is looking to expand its services for clinics, hospitals and doctors while pushing more of them on its platform.

Capsule's platform enables data collection, EMR and health IT system integration and monitoring in one of the largest ecosystems of connected devices inside the hospital.

Based in Sterling, Virginia, Trapollo is focused on programs for chronic disease management, independent living, and employer health and wellness programs.

The deal brings together a shared vision and complimentary solutions for healthcare providers to improve efficiencies, interoperability, outcomes and safety.

Founded in 2013, VerbalCare closes the communication gap between patients and caregivers by providing a mobile tool to improve the quality of patient care.

Under the deal, Diabetes Tools will get all rights for the app, while still allowing the developer behind DiabetesGuru to support the project with advice.

RSA Medical will help Xerox's Commercial Healthcare Services business expand to support healthcare payers throughout all stages of member engagement.

The new entity will continue to work with other life sciences companies to move new technologies from early stage R&D to clinical testing.

Under Armour has scooped-up MapMyFitness, Endomondo, MyFitnessPal and Gritness; Adidas has acquired Runtastic; while Nike has its own digital division.

The deal is expected to enable Premier to offer a more complete solution that delivers additional value to existing cost and quality applications.