TAMPA—Health care technology provider, Nextech Systems, announced last week that it plans to acquire MDIntelleSys (MDI), a supplier of electronic health record (EHR) software for ophthalmologists. The acquisition of MDI will effectively double Nextech’s ophthalmology market share, according to a statement from Nextech. Last October, Francisco Partners made a strategic investment in Nextech, “the largest specialty-specific EHR provider and only specialty EHR to be ranked in Medscape's ‘Top Favorite EHR List,’” according to the statement.

As a result of this acquisition, MDI clients will be able to take advantage of Nextech's full product suite of integrated solutions, including practice management, marketing, inventory and optical shop management modules. MDI customers will also be able to access Nextech's consulting services in regards to meeting requirements for meaningful use and ICD-10.

“It is the goal of both Nextech and MDI to capitalize on our joint success in the ophthalmology market to further advance our solution offerings,” said Dan Montzka, MD, founder, chairman and CEO of MDIntelleSys. “This transaction will enhance both companies’ offerings immensely, better serving the needs of more than 25,000 ophthalmologists in the U.S. alone.” Nextech will now offer both a client-server model and cloud-based solutions.

Dr. Montzka will assume the role of chief medical officer at Nextech. While the acquisition is still subject to customary closing conditions, MDIntelleSys, LLC will now be known as MDIntelleSys, A Nextech Company.