Altaris Buys Tegria: A Familiar Story in Our Industry

2026 is off to a big start with news in the Healthcare IT world. Tegria’s sale to Altaris is an interesting headline for sure. I had to do some reading to understand Altaris’s positioning in the market, and now I think I get why this is worth talking about. Thought I would share some thoughts.

With Altaris now backing Tegria as a fully independent company, the firm is stepping into a much more ambitious role in the healthcare IT market. They’ll no longer be tied to Providence’s internal priorities as Tegria now has the capital, freedom, and strategic mandate to scale nationally, expand its service lines, and compete directly with firms like Nordic, Chartis, Accenture, and Optum. Well, I list Nordic but remember, Nordic was acquired by Bon Secours just a few years ago. Interestingly doing the exact opposite of Tegria. I think this shift creates a very different landscape and certainly creates variances in priorities of their mission to the healthcare community.

For independent consultants and even small boutique firms, there could be an opportunity. Tegria’s growth strategy will likely include acquiring niche capabilities, expanding its subcontractor network, and partnering with specialists who can help it win larger transformation and outsourcing deals. This is exactly what we did when we sold the EHR division of Nuance. As the company broadens its footprint across EHR optimization, revenue cycle modernization, cloud migration, and digital transformation, it will need talent and expertise with external consultants and/or small companies who are uniquely positioned to provide support.

Their top areas of focus, based on what I’ve read, include:

•          EHR implementation and optimization

•          Revenue cycle technology services

•          Digital transformation support

•          IT outsourcing and managed services

•          Analytics and interoperability solutions

I always scratched my head when Providence Health bought all these consultant firms and created Tegria in the first place. Seemed like a conflict of interest. But now they are no longer just another regional IT services group. It has an opportunity to become a bigger national player with private equity momentum behind it. Consultants and small companies who understand where Tegria is headed, and can align their offerings with its expanding portfolio, will find themselves well positioned for potential partnerships or contracts. This will be fun to watch and I wish them luck. Does anyone have thoughts or ideas, maybe who have worked with Tegria? Leave comments below…

Here is the Press Release – Altaris Acquires Tegria | Altaris, LLC