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CompuGroup Medical acquires French firm Epsilog

German ehealth software firm CompuGroup Medical SE has acquired French primary care records specialist Epsilog for EUR 72 million. The acquisition expands CGM’s position in France and boosts its presence in the primary care software market.

Epsilog markets its range of Vega ambulatory primary care records systems, which are aimed principally at independent community healthcare practitioners such as private nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and orthoptists.

Vega software is designed for use on tablets, smartphones and laptops, and incorporates software to integrate Vitale smart card readers, allowing invoicing and settlement of care covered by the French national health insurance system.

The acquisition of Epsilog supports CGM’s push into primary care health apps and primary care telemedicine. In early 2019, CGM launched its Clickdoc platform and health apps. Clickdoc allows patients to use their phones to search for primary care doctors and other health professionals, make bookings, and have teleconsultations instead of having to attend a practice office.

CGM has acquired 100 percent of the shareholdings of Epsilog from Hevanance and Goodwill Systems. In 2018, Epsilog posted earnings before interest, tax and depreciation (Ebitda) of around EUR 5 million.

Headquartered in Koblenz, Germany, CGM operates in 19 countries, with a strong presence in Austria, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Czech Republic, and France. The company generated revenues of EUR 717 in 2018.

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