Wolters Kluwer Clinical Solutions Transforms Publishing DNA to Maximise Digital Opportunities

Author: Daniel Pollock, Vice President & Lead Analyst

Wolters Kluwer’s Clinical Solutions (WKHCS) business unit, which reports into the Wolters Kluwer Health division, provides an interesting case study in digital publishing. WKHCS’ story is one of transformation: An established publisher uses the acquisition of a healthcare IT applications software company as a lever to transform its own DNA. WKHCS’ products and approach differ from those of its sibling business units and those used by its rivals. This report takes an in-depth look at WKHCS to see what we can learn from publishers wrestling with new types of digital content aimed at becoming embedded in user workflow. It contains:

- Company highlights, including the company’s history, mission, and products;
- Analysis of factors that make WKHCS unique;
- Details of the competitive landscape, including threats and opportunities;
- Essential actions for publishers wishing to undertake the changes necessary to build compelling workflow tools combining software, content, and clinical insight.