McKesson buys Ohio health technology firm

McKesson Incorporated announced on May 2, 2008 that its connectivity services business unit, RelayHealth, acquired Ohio-based HTP.  HTP currently provides transaction processing services for Ohio's Medicaid program.  It also is provides the platform and infrastructure for the Utah Health Information Network.  According to HTP's President and CEO Ray Shealy, ""HTP's mission has been to deliver efficient and secure automation of financial, clinical and administrative processes. Joining forces with RelayHealth enables us to leverage our technologies to make a positive impact on healthcare operations."