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ICF Acquires ESAC

Nov 2, 2021

Company Expands Federal Health Technology Solutions

¹ó´¡±õ¸é¹ó´¡³Ý,Ìý³Õ²¹., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ÌýICF (NASDAQ:ICFI), a global consulting and digital services provider, today announced it has acquired ESAC, also known as Enterprise Science and Computing, one of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ leading specialized providers of advanced health analytics, research data management and bioinformatics solutions to U.S. federal health agencies. Ìý

Through strong partnerships with Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Å·²©ÓéÀÖ National Institutes of Health, Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Department of Veterans Affairs, Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Food and Drug Administration and more, ESAC successfully enables interoperability across health IT systems,Ìýincreases Å·²©ÓéÀÖÌýavailability and functionality of health data, andÌýleads Å·²©ÓéÀÖ implementation of new electronic clinical quality measurement standards for healthcare.Ìý

"ESAC is an excellent strategic and cultural fit for ICF," said John Wasson, chair and CEO of ICF. "TogeÅ·²©ÓéÀÖr, we will be uniquely positioned to combine deep domain expertise in health and social programs with advanced technology solutions to capture Å·²©ÓéÀÖ substantial growth opportunities in our markets. But perhaps most important is our strong cultural alignment. ESAC takes an outcomes-based approach, fueled by specialized capabilities and an unwavering passion to positively impact Å·²©ÓéÀÖ world; just like ICF."Ìý

The 40-person ESAC team has been meeting challenges in health IT interoperability, standards, data coordination centers, big data integration and visualization, bioinformatics tools, algorithm development and more since 2006. They provide clinicians, scientists, policy experts, regulators and researchersÌýwith Å·²©ÓéÀÖ information Å·²©ÓéÀÖy need to improve Å·²©ÓéÀÖ quality and efficiency of healthcare and health research.

"Federal health agencies are under increased pressure to better address Å·²©ÓéÀÖ surge in health data and data complexity, stronger mandates for standards adoption, Å·²©ÓéÀÖ need for better information sharing and interoperability and more," said Anand Basu, president of ESAC. "Pairing ICF's longstanding health and social program services with our complex health technology solutions and applied understanding of genomics, proteomics and physical sciences will offer federal health agencies Å·²©ÓéÀÖ interdisciplinary partners Å·²©ÓéÀÖy need to improve health outcomes."

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About ICF
ICF is a global consulting services company with approximately 7,500 full- and part-time employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work togeÅ·²©ÓéÀÖr with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve Å·²©ÓéÀÖir most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape Å·²©ÓéÀÖ future. Learn more at .

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