Zocdoc Acquires Sohar Health to Enhance Insurance Verification Capabilities
Zocdoc has acquired Sohar Health, a healthcare technology company specializing in automating insurance benefits eligibility checks. This marks Zocdoc's first acquisition since its founding nearly two decades ago and reflects the company’s broader strategy of expanding beyond its marketplace model into infrastructure that supports access to care across multiple platforms. The deal builds on an existing partnership between the companies, which began in 2025 when Sohar was selected as a key insurance technology partner. Zocdoc aims to integrate Sohar's capabilities into its Care Access Network—a platform launched earlier this month—enabling partners like Amazon Health AI and Yelp to offer real-time booking with over 200,000 providers across various specialties. Sohar’s technology simplifies the insurance verification process by requiring minimal patient input. This acquisition is expected to streamline coverage checks for patients and reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers at scale.
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Topics: Healthcare Technology Insurance Verification Mergers & Acquisitions