Virtual ward technology provider Doccla has acquired medically certified cloud-based platform OpenTeleHealth (OTH) in a transaction that expands Doccla's global presence, and extends its operations to 12 new markets, supporting co-founder and CEO Dag Larsson's claim that the company is now Europe's "leading virtual hospital". Since its founding in 2019, Doccla has rapidly become a leading virtual ward provider to the NHS and is now present within dozens of NHS trusts, and in one in three integrated care boards (ICBs). The acquisition means Doccla now has clients in 13 countries (10 in Europe), with almost 10,000 patients under active monitoring. Outside of Europe, Doccla is now present in Singapore, also through the acquisition. It is a significant step for Doccla and marks the point at which the company progresses to become Europe's virtual hospital. Notably, Doccla will immediately work with existing OTH clients, which include Siemens Healthineers in Sca
Abstract Digital technologies in healthcare have been heralded for their potential to improve outcomes and enhance relationships between clinicians and