Heidelberg expands involvement in electronic medical records sector

Heidelberg has bought 100% of Medisoft Limited, the UK-based provider of (EMR) software solutions to the ophthalmology market.

Heidelberg has a range of solutions in the healthcare IT business offering ophthalmic image management and other data solutions for healthcare providers. The company has also recently announced the establishment of an ophthalmic healthcare IT joint-venture in China.

David Johnston, co-founder and chairman of Medisoft said the firm had been offering EMR services to ophthalmology for over 20 years. ‘Joining forces with Heidelberg Engineering and its broad portfolio of diagnostic imaging systems, image management solutions, and global reach will offer Medisoft a solid platform to accelerate further business growth outside the UK – enabling ophthalmology departments and private practices access to both patient records and their associated images using a combined offering from the two companies.’