Infosys has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Optimum Healthcare IT. This acquisition aims to significantly enhance Infosys’ capabilities in the healthcare digital transformation segment and accelerate innovation in artificial intelligence across the healthcare provider ecosystem. This acquisition highlights Infosys’ strategic commitment to expanding its presence in the healthcare segment, especially across the healthcare provider segment. This acquisition will help Infosys enhance its position in the US healthcare segment by accessing new clients, strengthening its consulting and implementation capabilities, and leveraging synergies across several service segments, including cloud, data, cybersecurity, and application transformation services. The healthcare providers associated with Optimum will be able to leverage Infosys’ broader portfolio of services, including its artificial intelligence-based Infosys Topaz platform and Infosys Cobalt cloud-based services, to drive large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Salil Parekh, Chief Executive Officer, Infosys, said, “Optimum Healthcare IT has established a strong position in the healthcare sector by consistently delivering measurable outcomes through deep domain expertise and trusted client engagements. By bringing together Optimum’s provider experience with Infosys Topaz and Infosys Cobalt, we are positioned to create a differentiated value proposition for healthcare providers – accelerating end–to–end cloud, data, and digital transformation at scale. We are pleased to welcome Optimum Healthcare and its leadership team to Infosys as we advance our shared vision for the future of healthcare.” Gene Scheurer, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Optimum Healthcare IT, said, “From the beginning, Optimum was built to deliver results through a focus on execution, collaboration, and quality.
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With Infosys’ long-term investment and global scale behind us, we’re positioned to accelerate AI and digital led growth and expand what we can deliver while remaining anchored in the values, service model, and healthcare focus our clients count on.” Venky Ananth, EVP & Head of Healthcare, Infosys, said “Optimum Healthcare IT brings specialized provider–focused capabilities, including health record advisory, implementation, and support, further strengthening Infosys’ healthcare portfolio. Together, Infosys and Optimum Healthcare IT will advance AI–led, large–scale cloud and data transformation initiatives for healthcare providers through an integrated, end–to–end set of offerings – supporting improved patient experiences through data–driven, personalized care while driving greater operational efficiency and cost optimization.” Jason Mabry, President and Co-Founder of Optimum Healthcare IT, added, “Our success has always been driven by our people and the trust our clients place in them. This next chapter with Infosys, strengthens our healthcare industry leadership position while maintaining the same Optimum team, leadership involvement, and client-first experience that organizations know and expect and an unwavering commitment towards execution.” The transaction, expected to close in the first quarter of FY2027 subject to regulatory approvals, reflects a broader industry trend where IT services firms are investing in specialized, vertical-focused capabilities to drive growth, particularly as demand rises for AI-enabled, cloud-based healthcare transformation solutions.
