Kaufman Hall to acquire Claro Healthcare.

Kaufman Hall, a healthcare and higher education management consulting and advisory services firm, agreed to acquire Claro Healthcare, a healthcare consulting firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Healthcare providers are under growing pressure to achieve and demonstrate excellence in all facets of operations, including revenue management and quality outcomes—in the face of rising expenses, declining margins, and changing payment models. Together, the complementary services and cultures of Kaufman Hall and Claro Healthcare will position us to jointly deliver a whole new level of integrated improvement services to healthcare providers, who are more challenged than ever to achieve the financial, operational, and quality performance necessary to carry out their missions of community health," R. Wesley Champion, Kaufman Hall Managing Director and CEO.