GE Healthcare, a global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics and digital solutions innovator, completed the acquisition of BK Medical, a provider of advanced surgical visualization, from Altaris Capital Partners, a private equity firm, for $1.45bn. "Ultrasound today forms an integral part of many care pathways, and BK Medical is a strategic and highly complementary addition to our growing and profitable Ultrasound business. This transaction helps GE Healthcare continue to expand beyond diagnostics into surgical and therapeutic interventions, simplifying decision-making for clinicians and equipping them with greater insights to deliver faster, more personalized care for their patients—representing another step toward delivering precision health," Kieran Murphy, GE Healthcare President and CEO.