ASX-listed patient engagement firm 1st Group plans to acquire telehealth technology vendor Visionflex in a merger aimed at offering an end to end clinical telehealth service to the local market.

Visionflex markets a range of solutions including all-in-one telehealth solution called ProEX that includes video conferencing as well as clinical devices and cameras for remote diagnosis and monitoring, while 1st Group markets the MyHealth1st online appointment booking system for general practice, allied health, pharmacy and dental providers, amongst other offerings.