
Acquisition accelerates Huron&#39;s delivery of AI-powered, human-connected healthcare managed services across the patient access and care continuum


Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ:HURN) today announced it

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Acquisition accelerates Huron's delivery of </i>AI-powered, human-connected <i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">healthcare managed services across the patient access and care continuum</i>

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Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HURN">HURN</a>) today announced it has acquired RelateCare, a leading provider of AI-enabled clinical and patient access solutions. The acquisition strengthens Huron's ability to deliver differentiated, comprehensive healthcare managed services to improve patient access and facilitate care coordination.

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"We are excited to welcome RelateCare to Huron," said <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huronconsultinggroup.com%2Fcompany%2Fexperts%2Femployees%2Fmark-hussey&amp;esheet=54545823&amp;newsitemid=20260601497237&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Mark+Hussey&amp;index=1&amp;md5=011beda414deab6bb050ab26616fc6f1" shape="rect">Mark Hussey</a>, chief executive officer and president of <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huronconsultinggroup.com%2F&amp;esheet=54545823&amp;newsitemid=20260601497237&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Huron&amp;index=2&amp;md5=89480400e7292981bd0194a250c3b824" shape="rect">Huron</a>. "Patient access and clinical care coordination are strategic priorities for healthcare organizations seeking to improve both financial performance and the patient experience. The acquisition of RelateCare creates a comprehensive managed service solution to better serve health systems by combining Huron's deep care transformation and patient access expertise with RelateCare's AI-enabled managed services offerings."

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RelateCare's proven model combines clinical expertise with advanced technology to deliver an integrated model that supports health systems from patient scheduling through clinical triage, while improving patient and clinician engagement. These capabilities further strengthen Huron's healthcare industry expertise and managed services offerings.

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"This is an exciting chapter for RelateCare and our exceptional team," said Conor O'Byrne, chief executive officer of RelateCare. "Joining Huron allows us to scale our capabilities, expand our reach, and bring our AI-enabled solutions to a broader set of healthcare organizations. Together, we are well positioned to accelerate our growth and deliver greater impact across the market."

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The combination of Huron and RelateCare enhances how the firm supports healthcare organizations across the patient access journey, improving access and throughput, elevating patient and clinician experiences, and delivering measurable operational and financial performance.

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For reporting purposes, RelateCare will be included in Huron's Healthcare operating segment within its consulting and managed services capability. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">ABOUT HURON</b>

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Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with organizations to help solve their most complex challenges and achieve their most ambitious goals. Working across the private and public sectors, we partner closely with clients to improve performance, accelerate transformation, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

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Our clients choose us because of our deep industry and technical expertise and proven track record of turning sound strategies into action. By combining practical experience, innovative thinking, and advanced analytics and technology, Huron helps organizations translate today's ideas into tangible results and long-term value. Learn more at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.huronconsultinggroup.com%2F&amp;esheet=54545823&amp;newsitemid=20260601497237&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.huronconsultinggroup.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=a3c0f027073743929f56340b079b763f" shape="rect">www.huronconsultinggroup.com</a>.

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Statements in this press release that are not historical in nature, including those concerning the company's current expectations about its future results, are "forward-looking" statements as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as "may," "should," "expects," "provides," "anticipates," "assumes," "can," "will," "meets," "could," "likely," "intends," "might," "predicts," "seeks," "would," "believes," "estimates," "plans," "positions," "continues," "goals," "guidance," or "outlook," or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the company&#39;s current expectations about future requirements and needs, results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein include, without limitation: failure to achieve expected utilization rates, billing rates, and the necessary number of revenue-generating professionals; our ability to realize the expected benefits and potential opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI); inability to expand or adjust our service offerings in response to market demands; our dependence on renewal of client-based services; dependence on new business and retention of current clients and qualified personnel; failure to maintain third-party provider relationships and strategic alliances; inability to license technology to and from third parties; the impairment of goodwill; various factors related to income and other taxes; difficulties in successfully integrating the businesses we acquire and achieving expected benefits from such acquisitions; risks relating to privacy, information security, and related laws and standards; and a general downturn or volatility in market conditions, including as a result of current global trade tensions and/or tariffs. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including, among others, those described under "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Huron&#39;s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any anticipated results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events, or for any other reason.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">INVESTOR CONTACT 
</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>John D. Kelly
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:investor@hcg.com" shape="rect">investor@hcg.com</a>

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Huron Acquires RelateCare to Strengthen Patient Access and Care Coordination Capabilities

Huron expands AI-enabled healthcare services with RelateCare acquisition

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    <p>Acquisition accelerates Huron&amp;#39;s delivery of AI-powered, human-connected healthcare managed services across the patient access and care continuum


Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ:HURN) today announced it</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Huron announced it acquired RelateCare, an AI-enabled clinical and patient access solutions provider, to accelerate its healthcare managed services. The deal strengthens patient access, care coordination, and throughput across the patient journey and will be reflected in Huron&#039;s Healthcare segment; terms were not disclosed. Management expects the acquisition to support growth and improve operational performance over time.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Huron acquires RelateCare to boost AI-enabled patient access solutions.</li><li>Adds AI-enabled clinical and patient access solutions across care continuum.</li><li>Terms undisclosed; RelateCare to be included in Huron&#039;s Healthcare segment.</li><li>Management expects improved patient access and financial performance.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Huron Consulting Group (HURN)</strong>: Acquiring RelateCare; expands AI-enabled healthcare managed services.</li><li><strong>RelateCare (RELATECARE)</strong>: Private company; AI-enabled patient access solutions; acquisition target.</li></ul>
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    <h3>M&amp;A</h3>
    <p>Category: M&amp;A. Fits strategic corporate development to broaden AI-enabled healthcare services; success depends on integration and realized AI-driven efficiencies.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>AI-enabled RelateCare adds scalable patient access capabilities.</li><li>No deal terms disclosed; integration risk could weigh on near-term margins.</li><li>Strategic expansion may drive revenue mix and competitive positioning.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Acquisition: Huron (HURN) to acquire RelateCare; terms undisclosed.</li><li>RelateCare provides AI-enabled clinical and patient access solutions.</li><li>RelateCare will be included in Huron&#039;s Healthcare operating segment.</li><li>Announcement date: June 1, 2026.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bullish over 6–12 months as AI-enabled services expand mix and margins.</p>
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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Acquisition accelerates Huron's delivery of </i>AI-powered, human-connected <i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">healthcare managed services across the patient access and care continuum</i>

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Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HURN">HURN</a>) today announced it has acquired RelateCare, a leading provider of AI-enabled clinical and patient access solutions. The acquisition strengthens Huron's ability to deliver differentiated, comprehensive healthcare managed services to improve patient access and facilitate care coordination.

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"We are excited to welcome RelateCare to Huron," said <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huronconsultinggroup.com%2Fcompany%2Fexperts%2Femployees%2Fmark-hussey&amp;esheet=54545823&amp;newsitemid=20260601497237&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Mark+Hussey&amp;index=1&amp;md5=011beda414deab6bb050ab26616fc6f1" shape="rect">Mark Hussey</a>, chief executive officer and president of <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huronconsultinggroup.com%2F&amp;esheet=54545823&amp;newsitemid=20260601497237&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Huron&amp;index=2&amp;md5=89480400e7292981bd0194a250c3b824" shape="rect">Huron</a>. "Patient access and clinical care coordination are strategic priorities for healthcare organizations seeking to improve both financial performance and the patient experience. The acquisition of RelateCare creates a comprehensive managed service solution to better serve health systems by combining Huron's deep care transformation and patient access expertise with RelateCare's AI-enabled managed services offerings."

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RelateCare's proven model combines clinical expertise with advanced technology to deliver an integrated model that supports health systems from patient scheduling through clinical triage, while improving patient and clinician engagement. These capabilities further strengthen Huron's healthcare industry expertise and managed services offerings.

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"This is an exciting chapter for RelateCare and our exceptional team," said Conor O'Byrne, chief executive officer of RelateCare. "Joining Huron allows us to scale our capabilities, expand our reach, and bring our AI-enabled solutions to a broader set of healthcare organizations. Together, we are well positioned to accelerate our growth and deliver greater impact across the market."

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The combination of Huron and RelateCare enhances how the firm supports healthcare organizations across the patient access journey, improving access and throughput, elevating patient and clinician experiences, and delivering measurable operational and financial performance.

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For reporting purposes, RelateCare will be included in Huron's Healthcare operating segment within its consulting and managed services capability. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">ABOUT HURON</b>

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Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with organizations to help solve their most complex challenges and achieve their most ambitious goals. Working across the private and public sectors, we partner closely with clients to improve performance, accelerate transformation, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

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Our clients choose us because of our deep industry and technical expertise and proven track record of turning sound strategies into action. By combining practical experience, innovative thinking, and advanced analytics and technology, Huron helps organizations translate today's ideas into tangible results and long-term value. Learn more at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.huronconsultinggroup.com%2F&amp;esheet=54545823&amp;newsitemid=20260601497237&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.huronconsultinggroup.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=a3c0f027073743929f56340b079b763f" shape="rect">www.huronconsultinggroup.com</a>.

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Statements in this press release that are not historical in nature, including those concerning the company's current expectations about its future results, are "forward-looking" statements as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as "may," "should," "expects," "provides," "anticipates," "assumes," "can," "will," "meets," "could," "likely," "intends," "might," "predicts," "seeks," "would," "believes," "estimates," "plans," "positions," "continues," "goals," "guidance," or "outlook," or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the company&#39;s current expectations about future requirements and needs, results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein include, without limitation: failure to achieve expected utilization rates, billing rates, and the necessary number of revenue-generating professionals; our ability to realize the expected benefits and potential opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI); inability to expand or adjust our service offerings in response to market demands; our dependence on renewal of client-based services; dependence on new business and retention of current clients and qualified personnel; failure to maintain third-party provider relationships and strategic alliances; inability to license technology to and from third parties; the impairment of goodwill; various factors related to income and other taxes; difficulties in successfully integrating the businesses we acquire and achieving expected benefits from such acquisitions; risks relating to privacy, information security, and related laws and standards; and a general downturn or volatility in market conditions, including as a result of current global trade tensions and/or tariffs. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including, among others, those described under "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Huron&#39;s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any anticipated results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events, or for any other reason.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">INVESTOR CONTACT 
</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>John D. Kelly
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:investor@hcg.com" shape="rect">investor@hcg.com</a>

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Huron announced it acquired RelateCare, an AI-enabled clinical and patient access solutions provider, to accelerate its healthcare managed services. The deal strengthens patient access, care coordination, and throughput across the patient journey and will be reflected in Huron's Healthcare segment; terms were not disclosed. Management expects the acquisition to support growth and improve operational performance over time.

Huron Acquires RelateCare to Strengthen Patient Access and Care Coordination Capabilities

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