Australian-based technology company Telstra Health has today announced the sale of its secure healthcare messaging and e-referrals business – Argus, Connecting Care, and eReferrals – to HealthLink.
The strategic sale reflects Telstra Health’s commitment to interoperability and open-source standards for healthcare data exchange, by continuing to partner with secure messaging and eReferral providers, while focusing on expanding its clinical solutions and services within Australia and international markets.
Existing customers of Telstra Health’s messaging solution will receive the same level of support through HealthLink, including access to the extensive HealthLink nationwide network. They can also anticipate benefits from HealthLink’s substantial investments in its technology platforms, particularly in API and FHIR-based messaging solutions. These advancements illustrate HealthLink’s commitment to continuous innovation, ensuring ongoing value for its expanding customer base.
Both Telstra Health and HealthLink are ensuring a smooth transition for customers with no disruption to services or support. A transition plan is in place and customers are being contacted.
HealthLink, part of Clanwilliam, is a market leader in secure healthcare message delivery, eReferrals and SmartForms. Operating for more than 15 years, HealthLink is one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading healthcare technology businesses, connecting more than 15,000 medical organisations and exchanging over 100 million clinical messages and forms annually.
Since becoming part of Clanwilliam in 2017, HealthLink has continued to grow in the Australian market through ongoing investments in its products and its team.
This acquisition aligns to HealthLink’s Australian growth strategy which focuses on expanding its network of healthcare providers, advancing its technologies, and enhancing customer experiences.
David Young, Managing Director of Clanwilliam Australia, said, “Our priority right now is ensuring a seamless transition for our new customers. We are committed to maintaining the high standards and quality of service that they are used to, as well as offering new and innovative solutions to our expanded customer base.”
Highlighting HealthLink’s focus on playing a key role in shaping the future of digital health in Australia, Young continued, “The landscape of e-health is evolving, and HealthLink, as well as the wider Clanwilliam team, is committed to collaborating closely with stakeholders and customers, recognising the shared vision we all have for an exciting future marked by increased interoperability. We are currently investing substantially in our technology platforms, particularly in API and FHIR based messaging solutions, strategically aligning ourselves with national digital health strategies.”
Telstra Health’s Hospital Care Executive, Chris Norton, said: “This decision is consistent with Telstra Health’s domestic and international growth strategy, focussing on the development of our clinical and interoperable solutions, and partnering where it makes the most sense to deliver the best solutions for our customers.”
Clanwilliam founder and group chief executive Howard Beggs said: “We’re delighted to further expand our e-referrals business and continue to grow our operations across the Australian market. As an Irish-founded company we’ve rapidly accelerated our growth in recent years to become the global healthcare technology and services company we are today, with over 1,000 talented people working delivering 25+ healthcare products and services across three continents.”
For any media enquiries, please contact either HealthLink at transition@healthlink.net or Telstra Health at communications@health.telstra.com
Also see HealthLink swoops on Telstra Health’s secure messaging and eReferrals business -published by Pulse+IT on 16/1/2024
Written by Kate McDonald