Accenture has agreed to acquire Alfahealth, a subsidiary of Engineering Group, to strengthen its healthcare capabilities in Italy by adding a service-led digital health platform. The acquisition will enable organizations to modernize clinical processes, connect data across the care continuum, and improve patient access and outcomes. Alfahealth brings more than two decades of experience in developing technology capabilities for patient journeys, including clinical workflows and diagnostics, as well as administrative processes.

The transaction reflects Accenture's strategy to combine services, software, data, and AI-powered platforms using an integrated services and product commercial model. Alfahealth's industry positioning will be enhanced with Accenture's capabilities in data, AI, cybersecurity, and cloud. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, and terms were not disclosed.

Strategic Impact

Alfahealth brings approximately 1,200 specialized professionals to Accenture Italy's Health practice. The company holds a strong position in the Italian healthcare sector, supporting relevant national programs in a regulated environment. Its technology enables providers to connect data and support integrated models of care at the scale and regulatory rigor demanded by the Italian market.

"Italy is at a pivotal moment in the transformation of its healthcare system, with growing investments in digital health, interoperability and new models of care," said Teodoro Lio, Market Unit Lead for Accenture in Italy. "Together, we will help healthcare providers and institutions accelerate innovation, improve care delivery and enable more connected, data-driven and personalized experiences for all Italians."

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