AI startup Doctronic acquires text-message pediatric care provider Summer Health

Doctronic, a startup that markets itself as an AI doctor, announced it has purchased Summer Health, a company that offers pediatric care via text messaging.

The acquisition expands Doctronic’s services into the children’s health market, adding a platform that lets parents communicate with clinicians through SMS.

The deal is described as the first of several expected moves as Doctronic seeks to broaden its AI-driven healthcare offerings.