WellSky buys Bonafide 

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – WellSky has acquired Bonafide, an enterprise software solution for HME companies, in a move that expands the company’s footprint in what it calls “a rapidly growing segment in the health care industry.” 

WellSky says its offerings in home infusion and home health are highly complementary to Bonafide’s solutions, industry experience and knowledge. 

“With the rise in chronic conditions, a rapidly aging population, and an increased focus on patient-directed care, the need for high-quality home-based health care solutions is more critical than ever,” said WellSky Chairman and CEO Bill Miller. “I’m thrilled to welcome Bonafide to WellSky. Together, we will work to support this expanding market with the full suite of WellSky solutions and our tech-enabled services to better collaborate and achieve successful outcomes for even the most complex patient populations.” 

Mark Ludwig, CEO of Bonafide, will continue to lead that team. Bonafide’s clients will see no immediate changes to the services or support they’re accustomed to receiving, the companies say. 

Together, WellSky and Bonafide say they will further invest in services, analytics and interoperability to improve care and strengthen solution delivery and financial performance, enabling providers to meet the growing demand for services. 

“Since our founding more than 40 years ago, Bonafide has made it our mission to offer the best technology available to the HME industry,” Ludwig said. “Now, by joining forces with WellSky, we embark on an exciting new chapter for our team, our clients, and our future growth. Together, we will be able to expand our capabilities, accelerate our mission, and deliver even greater value to the clients we serve.” 

WellSky brings a network of more than 2,000 hospitals and 130,000 providers to Bonafide clients, providing access to the nation’s largest referral network and increased visibility to patients across care settings, the companies say. In the last 12 months, more than 1 million referrals were sent to HME providers using WellSky’s hospital discharge solutions. 

• In 2023, WellSky acquired Corridor, an end-to-end, tech-enabled services platform designed for the post-acute care industry, from HealthEdge Investment Partners, a private equity firm. 
• Also in 2023, WellSky acquired Experience Care, which offers a suite of software solutions for post-acute and long-term care providers. 
• WellSky also has a partnership with Option Care Health to accelerate innovations and workflow enhancements within WellSky’s infusion and specialty pharmacy platform, CareTend.