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Add-on·Healthcare/Healthcare IT·August 18, 2026

R1 RCM acquires Humata as add-on deal

The add-on brings a prior-authorization artificial intelligence firm that serves healthcare providers to the platform, with transaction terms undisclosed in the announcement.

BuyerR1 RCM
TargetHumata
SponsorTowerBrook Capital Partners, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
TypeAdd-on
IndustryHealthcare
Sub-sectorHealthcare IT

R1 RCM, a healthcare revenue cycle management platform backed by TowerBrook Capital Partners and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, acquired Humata, a prior-authorization artificial intelligence firm that serves healthcare providers. Humata's AI automates prior-authorization workflows across payer interactions, helping healthcare providers reduce administrative friction.

The acquisition broadens R1 RCM's intelligent automation capabilities in revenue cycle management for hospital and health system clients.