WELL Health aims for pure-play gains

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Following a long series of acquisitions, WELL Health is now the largest private-sector operator of outpatient medical clinics in Canada. Despite acquisitional risk, the stock is less volatile than it might seem as the company gets most of its revenue from Canada’s healthcare sector, which is government-backed and recession resilient. Well also focuses on acquiring complementary businesses that are easy to integrate. Currently, the company plans to spin off its software operations as WELLSTAR Technologies Corp. This business helps over 38,000 healthcare providers across Canada manage their electronic medical records as well as their billing and back office functions. The new firm is also developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology that helps doctors save time by automatically transcribing their consultations with patients. The company has not yet announced the terms of the spinoff, but expects to complete the transaction by the end of 2025. The split will create two “pure-play” firms, which investors tend to prefer. That bodes well for their long-term success. WELL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES CORP…