Mediware Expands into Long-term Care

LENEXA, Kan. (August 2, 2018)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., a portfolio company of TPG Capital and a supplier of software solutions in health care and human services acquired BlueStrata EHR, a cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) for long-term post-acute care providers. 

With the addition of BlueStrata EHR, Mediware expands its technology solutions into the long-term care market. The acquisition allows Mediware to better address the health care needs of the aging population and the business and process needs of the post-acute market.

“We see tremendous potential with BlueStrata EHR. It’s a comprehensive, easy-to-use clinical and billing system for the long-term care industry,” said Bill Miller, CEO of Mediware. “BlueStrata EHR provides Mediware with a high-quality solution and a new market opportunity where we can share our expertise in improving care through technology. With BlueStrata EHR, Mediware now offers the broadest set of solutions in the post-acute software market, including home health, hospice and rehab.”

BlueStrata EHR utilizes a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) model designed to meet the specific clinical, financial and operational needs of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The robust EHR is integrated with billing, accounting and business intelligence modules, providing customers a seamless and comprehensive solution. Through this acquisition, BlueStrata EHR will have access to expanded resources, including investments in technology, sales and marketing.

“Mediware understands the importance of home and community-based care and the growth opportunities driven by our aging population and need for higher quality, lower-cost care,” said Todd Holtmann, president of BlueStrata EHR. 

BlueStrata EHR is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and Mediware plans to maintain this location. 

Visit mediware.com and bluestrataehr.com for more information.