According to a new report, McKesson may divest its technology solutions unit, which provides health IT solutions to more than half of all health systems in the United States and 76 percent of all health systems with more than 200 beds.
Sources close to the situation have told The Wall Street Journal that McKesson is considering options such as a sale or a merger. No official deal is in place at this time.
The Wall Street Journal also speculated that the technology solutions unit could be worth more than $5 billion if a deal is finalized.
McKesson officials told RadiologyBusiness.com they will not comment on “rumors and speculation.”
More information about McKesson’s technology solutions business can be read on the company’s website.
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