Accenture Acquires Leading Digital Health Care Consultancy Nautilus

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has acquired Nautilus Consulting, a leading digital health care consultancy in the U.K. that specializes in Electronic Patient Record (EPR) solutions. The acquisition will enhance Accenture's digital transformation, implementation, and optimization capabilities across the U.K. and global health care space.

Nautilus joins Accenture's Health Strategy & Consulting team in the U.K., bringing expertise in strategic and operational consulting services and assisting clients in implementing and optimizing their digital solutions. Headquartered in London, the team is made up of experienced staff with technical, managerial and commercial backgrounds from the NHS and private sector. These skills help to bridge the gap between clinical users and IT solution suppliers, improving the patient experience and health outcomes while driving cost and operational efficiencies.

Ashish Goel, a senior managing director who leads Accenture's Health industry practice in EMEA, said, "With a proven track record in delivering EPR transformation projects, Nautilus has the right talent, digital capabilities, and strategic insights to further harness the data and technology needed to improve the access, experience and outcome of health care services. Together, our combined expertise will enable health care providers to accelerate their digital transformation, drive better outcomes for all – and help us on our journey to becoming a leading health care transformation partner of choice."