innovation company buys leading software business

Cirencester-based digital innovation company, Intouch with Health, has bought SynopsisHealthcare, which develops software for hospital patients’ pre-operative assessments.

The acquisition boosts the support Intouch can offer hospitals and Trusts worldwide.

The Synopsis pre-operative assessment software supports Intouch’s patient flow systems and the company says it will offer hospitals savings.

Mike Sanders, CEO at Intouch with Health said: “Synopsis will help support growth and widen our offering to existing customers.”

Synopsis is a complete pre-operative assessment system covering the entire process from initial questionnaire to post-op outcome.

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