- In 2024, Cardinal Health acquired Specialty Networks, for USD 1.2 Billion in cash, Which aims to provide increased clinical and economic value for over 11,500 specialty providers, including more than 7,000 physicians across 1,200 independent practices. The acquisition enhanced Cardinal Health's specialty strategy by strengthening its downstream provider-focused analytics capabilities and accelerating its upstream data and research opportunities with biopharma manufacturers. Specialty Networks' PPS Analytics platform, which analyzes data from various systems to generate actionable insights, will complement Cardinal Health's distribution, research, and technology capabilities
- In October 2019, 3M completed its acquisition of Acelity, Inc. and its KCI subsidiaries worldwide, aiming to enhance its medical technology offerings. The acquisition adds Acelity's advanced wound care and specialty surgical applications under the KCI brand to 3M's portfolio. The move strengthens 3M's position as a leader in the advanced wound care market. Approximately 4,500 former KCI employees are now part of 3M's Medical Solutions Division within the Health Care Business Group. Business operations for KCI and 3M MSD continue without immediate changes
