HealthMark Group Announces a Series of Strategic Acquisitions to Elevate Their Release of Information Portfolio

Recent acquisitions will help advance HealthMark’s mission to transform the patient information journey through an efficient, compliant and patient-centric approach to digital health information management HealthMark Group, a leader in digital health information management, today announced the acquisition of Acton Corporation in Chelsea, Alabama. The deal closed earlier this quarter. This is HealthMark Group’s third strategic acquisition in the release of information space over the past 15 months. The other two acquisitions were RRS Medical in Wayne, Pennsylvania and Med Request Solutions in East Brunswick, New Jersey. All three companies provide release of information services that include patient and third-party record requests, audit support and FMLA form completion. The most recent acquisition, Acton Corporation, supports healthcare providers with a tailored approach to managing patient data that reduces phone calls, improves workflow and provides a better patient experience. “Release of information requires a lot of resources due to the complexities around federal and state regulations. With staffing shortages at an all-time high, we’re seeing increasing demand for the outsourcing of this service,” said Bart Howe, HealthMark Group chief executive officer. “HealthMark takes a patient-centric approach to release of information, so in addition to relieving administrative burdens, we’re also helping healthcare organizations improve patient satisfaction thr...
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