# Due Diligence * **Definition:** A comprehensive investigation and evaluation of a business or investment opportunity, particularly in healthcare or healthcare technology, to assess its viability, risks, and compliance with relevant standards before entering into an agreement or contract. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / Due Diligence ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Due Diligence**, for healthcare technology leaders * 8.1K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/28/2025 | [**Technology Due Diligence: A Complete Guide for Smart Investments - Medium**](https://medium.com/@dicolaannemarie/technology-due-diligence-a-complete-guide-for-smart-investments-8ba5c1be0ad6) | [[Medium]] | | 5/21/2025 | [**Sell-Side Due Diligence Services Market Key Insights: Importance and Forecasts - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sell-side-due-diligence-services-market-slr6e/) | [[Linkedin]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**How Does the Shift to Early-Stage M&A Change Due Diligence? - Pharmaceutical Executive**](https://www.pharmexec.com/view/how-does-the-shift-to-early-stage-m-a-change-due-diligence-) | [[PharmExec]] | | 4/30/2025 | [**3 due diligence items for business owners to focus on before a potential Mtion**](https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2025/05/01/due-diligence-items-before-m-a-transaction.html) | [[The Business Journals]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**Staying antitrust compliant: New BAFA guidance on sector initiatives in supply chain due diligence**](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/staying-antitrust-compliant-new-bafa-5071671/) | [[JD Supra]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**Indiana system signs definitive agreement to acquire 19th hospital**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-transactions-and-valuation/settlement-paves-way-for-earlier-vote-on-deaconess-jennie-stuart-deal.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 2/26/2025 | [**California governor orders parole board to investigate if Menendez brothers would pose risk if freed**](https://www.startribune.com/california-governor-orders-parole-board-to-investigate-if-menendez-brothers-would-pose-risk-if-freed/601228268) | [[Star Tribune]] | | 2/20/2025 | [**Factbox-Policies of German election favourites the CDU conservatives - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/news/factbox-policies-german-election-favourites-144810694.html) | [[AOL]] | | 2/12/2025 | [**Bondi Memos, FCPA Shift Require Compliance Review, Not Pull-Back**](https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/bondi-memos-fcpa-shift-require-compliance-review-not-pull-back) | [[Bloomberg Law]] | | 2/5/2025 | [**Enterprise Risk Management for Life Sciences Companies: Navigating Challenges Across ...**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/accesswire/979981msn/enterprise-risk-management-for-life-sciences-companies-navigating-challenges-across-the-organizational-lifecycle) | [[Morningstar]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**Cancer Monoclonal Antibody (mAB) Collaboration and Licensing Deals Trends ... - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cancer-monoclonal-antibody-mab-collaboration-140800353.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/30/2025 | [**Stax Promotes Three Exceptional Leaders to Managing Director**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stax-promotes-three-exceptional-leaders-to-managing-director-302363583.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/27/2024 | [**SimiTree Provides Due Diligence Support for Eden Health's Acquisition of A Plus Hospice Care**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/simitree-provides-due-diligence-support-for-eden-health-s-acquisition-of-a-plus-hospice-care-1034071362) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 11/27/2024 | [**SimiTree Provides Due Diligence Support for Eden Health's Acquisition of A Plus Hospice Care**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9278844/simitree-provides-due-diligence-support-for-eden-healths-acquisition-of-a-plus-hospice-care) | [[Morningstar]] | | 11/7/2024 | [**Healthcare Compliance Professionals Grapple with Mounting Risks and Limited Resources**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/11/08/healthcare-compliance-professionals-grapple-with-mounting-risks/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 9/30/2024 | [**Readers Write: EHR Due Diligence: Five Questions That Could Save Millions**](https://histalk2.com/2024/09/30/ehr-due-diligence-five-questions-that-could-save-millions/) | [[HISTalk]] | | 9/19/2024 | [**Renewable Energy Technologies for High Temperature Cement Kilns - Premium Article - IDTechEx**](https://www.idtechex.com/portal.v2/pages/premium-article.asp?articleid=31730) | idtechex.com | | 9/19/2024 | [**Quantum Radio Frequency Field Sensors - Premium Article - IDTechEx Portal**](https://www.idtechex.com/portal.v2/pages/premium-article.asp?articleid=31728) | idtechex.com | | 9/10/2024 | [**HLK adds CRISPR specialist as partner - Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review**](https://www.lifesciencesipreview.com/careers/hlk-adds-crispr-specialist-as-partner) | lifesciencesipreview.com | | 9/4/2024 | [**The Sage Group Expands Team in China with a New Life Sciences Dealmaking Partnership ...**](https://tech.einnews.com/amp/pr_news/740175311/the-sage-group-expands-team-in-china-with-a-new-life-sciences-dealmaking-partnership-with-cenponts) | tech.einnews.com | | 8/29/2024 | [**Statement by the board of directors of Concentric in relation to the public offer from Circle BidCo**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/statement-by-the-board-of-directors-of-concentric-in-relation-to-the-public-offer-from-circle-bidco-302233822.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/29/2024 | [**UTime Initiates Financial and Legal Due Diligence on Bowen Therapeutics**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/utime-initiates-financial-and-legal-due-diligence-on-bowen-therapeutics-302234015.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/19/2024 | [**The Active Approach To Fixed Income**](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4715678-the-active-approach-to-fixed-income) | [[Seeking Alpha]] | | 8/8/2024 | [**Recognizing Excellence: Mr. Cherhadam Alain Peh Reflects On Awards And Unveils Vision ...**](https://www.barchart.com/story/news/27922045/recognizing-excellence-mr-cherhadam-alain-peh-reflects-on-awards-and-unveils-vision-for-shaping-the-future-of-healthcare-it-in-the-us) | barchart.com | | 6/28/2024 | [**A Closer Look at Salesforce's Options Market Dynamics - Quantisnow**](https://quantisnow.com/insight/a-closer-look-at-salesforce's-options-market-dynamics-5583091) | quantisnow.com | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Diligent**: A company providing AI-powered due diligence reports to manage third-party risk and compliance. - **SS&C Intralinks**: A firm that provides digital solutions for due diligence processes in M&A transactions. - **Kalos LLP**: A boutique financial due diligence and valuation firm recognized for its expertise in transaction due diligence and valuation. - **ShadowDragon**: A company providing OSINT tools for digital investigations, emphasizing the importance of data analysis in due diligence. - **Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions**: Provider of compliance solutions, including the iLien Borrower Analytics tool for enhancing due diligence in lending. - **Bowtie Inc.**: An AI transformation company that automates due diligence processes in asset management. - **Wolters Kluwer**: Provider of risk management solutions, recently launched an AI tool for enhancing due diligence in lending. - **SS&C Technologies**: Provides technology and expertise for financial transactions, including due diligence processes in M&A. - **Xapien**: An AI-driven platform that offers instant analysis of various data sources for due diligence. - **Dun & Bradstreet**: Recognized for its KYC Data Solutions, aiding businesses in compliance and risk management. - **Stax LLC**: A global strategy consulting firm enhancing its capabilities in commercial due diligence and strategy. - **Gresham Partners**: An independent investment and wealth management firm that emphasizes due diligence in investment strategies. - **SimiTree**: A provider of due diligence services in healthcare mergers and acquisitions, assisting organizations like Eden Health in strategic expansions. - **LRN Corporation**: A company that launched a solution to help organizations manage compliance and due diligence in supplier relationships. - **Bradley Schaufenbuel**: CISO at Paychex, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity risk assessments during M&A due diligence. - **Prudentia Sciences**: A life sciences technology platform utilizing AI for drug pipeline acceleration and asset valuation. - **Keiretsu Forum**: The world's largest accredited investor network, facilitating investments and providing due diligence support through its AI-driven platform. - **Moody's**: A financial services company collaborating with Elliptic to enhance compliance frameworks. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Diligent and Third Party Risk Management**: Diligent integrates AI assessments with its Third Party Risk Management solution to streamline compliance. - **Moody's and Elliptic**: This collaboration aims to combine on-chain and off-chain data to improve anti-money laundering efforts and due diligence for financial institutions. - **YESS Initiative**: Collaborates with civil society organizations and academic institutions to enhance due diligence in the textile supply chain. - **B. Riley Financial and Oaktree Capital Management**: A partnership to launch the Great American Group, focusing on appraisal and valuation services. - **StoneTurn and Steve Kopeck**: Kopeck joins StoneTurn to enhance cybersecurity due diligence capabilities. - **Kirin Holdings and Mitsui Norin Co.**: Collaborating on a human rights due diligence initiative for sustainable tea sourcing in Sri Lanka. - **Beyond Medical Technologies and Elite Horizon Management**: A proposed acquisition to enhance capabilities in blockchain-powered medical documentation. - **Onco-Innovations and Inka Health**: Onco-Innovations signed a letter of intent to acquire Inka Health Corp, contingent upon due diligence. - **UTime Limited and Bowen Therapeutics**: UTime Limited is conducting due diligence on Bowen Therapeutics as part of its strategy to acquire the company and enhance its position in the healthcare sector. - **Cytora and Xapien**: This partnership integrates Xapien's AI technology into Cytora's services, significantly reducing the time required for due diligence. - **Bowtie Inc. and Prologis**: Bowtie Inc. has assisted Prologis in transitioning from legacy systems to AI-driven solutions. - **Kharon and AIAG**: A strategic partnership aimed at integrating automotive standards with risk analytics to combat forced labor in supply chains. - **FinThrive and CDW**: A partnership for a cloud migration process that modernizes applications and improves operational efficiency. - **XVC Tech and Shealth.AI**: XVC Tech's strategic investment in Shealth.AI emphasizes the startup's commitment to user data privacy and aims to revolutionize healthcare diagnostics. - **Ellipsis Health and Ceras Health**: Formed a partnership to enhance mental health care through real-time severity scoring. - **Prisma Health and Blount Memorial Hospital**: Engaged in exclusive negotiations for acquisition, focusing on quality and safety in healthcare. - **General Catalyst and Summa Health**: General Catalyst's Health Assurance Transformation Corporation (HATCo) is acquiring Summa Health to improve healthcare delivery. - **Hewlett Packard Enterprise**: Engaged in discussions to develop AI technology in collaboration with AMD and Nvidia, highlighting the importance of partnerships in advancing healthcare technology. - **Inka Health and AstraZeneca Canada**: Inka Health has established partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies to enhance precision medicine. - **Eden Health and A Plus Hospice Care**: The acquisition enhances Eden's service offerings and patient access to additional healthcare services. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Due Diligence in Investments**: Investors are encouraged to conduct thorough due diligence on technology, business models, and financial health of healthcare ventures to make informed decisions. - **Due Diligence Process**: UTime's due diligence involves thorough investigations into Bowen Therapeutics's financial statements, assets, liabilities, and legal affairs to ensure compliance and mitigate potential risks. - **Tax Due Diligence**: A critical aspect of M&A influencing transaction success by identifying tax risks and ensuring compliance. - **AI-Powered Due Diligence Reports**: Diligent launched AI-driven reports to consolidate data for comprehensive risk assessments. - **Data Center Due Diligence**: BSP anticipates increased reliance on technical due diligence for data centers, reflecting a trend in the healthcare technology sector. - **Cybersecurity Risk Management**: A shift towards proactive cybersecurity measures in due diligence, emphasizing the need for thorough assessments of potential vulnerabilities. - **Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)**: Mandates due diligence for companies to prevent adverse environmental and human rights impacts. - **AI in Due Diligence**: AI tools are streamlining the due diligence process for investors by automating data analysis and providing insights into startups' financial health. - **DDQai by Bowtie Inc.**: Automates responses to due diligence questionnaires, significantly reducing processing time. - **K4-MST AI FastTrak Due Diligence Engine**: An AI platform launched by Keiretsu Forum to automate and enhance the due diligence process for investors. - **Digital Solutions in M&A**: The increasing complexity of due diligence processes in private acquisitions has led to a greater reliance on digital solutions like Virtual Data Rooms. - **iLien Borrower Analytics**: Wolters Kluwer introduced an AI tool to enhance due diligence efficiency during borrower onboarding. - **AI and Cloud Technology in Professional Services**: Driving digitization and enhancing customer experiences in due diligence processes. - **Investment Strategies**: Billionaire investors conduct thorough research and due diligence before making investment decisions, which can lead to significant returns. - **Chips Act Funding**: Funding conditions allow the government to exercise 'march-in' rights, impacting due diligence in technology investments. - **Virtual Data Room Market Growth**: Projected growth in the virtual data room market, driven by the need for secure document sharing during M&A transactions. - **Security Risk Assessments (SRAs)**: Regular SRAs are emphasized as crucial for protecting patient care and maintaining financial stability in healthcare organizations. - **HITRUST e1 Certification**: Exterro achieved certification to validate its commitment to cybersecurity and risk management. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Insider Trading Analysis**: Due diligence is crucial when analyzing insider trading, as it should be considered alongside company fundamentals and market conditions. - **Post-Merger Due Diligence**: Concerns about the due diligence required for acquired systems, particularly in light of regulatory scrutiny following mergers. - **Increased Due Diligence Duration**: The average due diligence period for private targets has extended significantly, requiring more documentation and collaboration, which can complicate M&A transactions. - **Compliance and Risk Mitigation**: The due diligence process is critical for UTime to secure its investment and build a solid foundation of information to support its acquisition decision regarding Bowen Therapeutics. - **Regulatory Compliance**: Increasing scrutiny from regulators necessitates thorough due diligence to avoid financial losses and legal risks. - **Supply Chain Risks**: Diligent emphasizes the importance of managing third-party risks amid complex supply chains. - **Legal Matters**: UTime's due diligence will assess legal matters related to Bowen Therapeutics, including corporate governance, contract legality, intellectual property rights, and any ongoing legal disputes. - **Cybersecurity in M&A**: Increasing cyber threats necessitate thorough cybersecurity due diligence during mergers and acquisitions to prevent financial losses. - **Human Rights Risks**: The need for effective due diligence to mitigate risks associated with forced labor and human rights abuses in supply chains. - **Operational Uncertainty for Middle-Market Firms**: Challenges in balancing efficiency and risk management amid evolving regulatory pressures. - **Data Breaches**: Healthcare organizations face significant financial risks from data breaches, necessitating robust security measures and regular assessments. - **Cybersecurity Threats**: Rising concerns in the professional services sector require robust security measures to protect client data. - **Cybersecurity Risks**: The Change Healthcare ransomware attack underscores the vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector and the need for robust cybersecurity measures during due diligence. - **Integration Costs**: The necessity to clarify integration costs and offerings when selecting EHR vendors to avoid hidden expenses. - **Operational Risks in Life Sciences**: Life sciences companies face operational complexities and regulatory hurdles, requiring proactive risk management. - **Compliance vs. Proactivity**: Organizations struggle between compliance-focused approaches and proactive risk management, leading to ineffective communication about cyber risks.