The North Ostrobothnia welfare area has initiated a tender for the sale of its majority stake in Esko Systems, a top-rated patient information system.
The North Ostrobothnia welfare area (Pohde) has decided to commence a tender process for the sale of its shares in Esko Systems, holding nearly 90% of the company. This decision, made unanimously during a recent meeting of the regional government, follows an earlier principle decision regarding the sale. Esko's patient information system is highly regarded, having been selected multiple times as the best in Finland, particularly in the welfare areas of North Ostrobothnia and Lapland.
Despite the decision to sell, Pohde intends to continue using the Esko system, highlighting a desire to maintain the current service. The sale of the shares will be tied to an ongoing tender for the patient information system itself, ensuring Pohde could continue purchasing Esko’s services post-sale. The rationale behind selling Esko is linked to the belief that having another owner could facilitate further development and expansion of the Esko system, which some staff members have expressed concerns about.
Concerns have been raised regarding the implications of the sale among personnel, who worry about the future of the well-regarded system and its impact on patient care. The decision underscores the ongoing balancing act between financial strategy and maintaining high standards in health information management. As the tender for the shares progresses, it remains to be seen how this transition will impact both the operations of Pohde and the services provided by Esko.
