SoftWriters Holdings

In 1990, a company called SoftWriters was founded in Pittsburgh with a specific focus: creating software for a niche segment of the healthcare market. The target was not the typical retail pharmacy, but long-term care (LTC) pharmacies that serve nursing homes and other institutional facilities. This business has unique, complex workflows that standard software couldn't easily handle. SoftWriters developed a purpose-built platform, FrameworkLTC, to manage everything from dispensing and billing to regulatory compliance for these specialized providers. For years, the company grew by addressing the distinct needs of its client base, building a strong position in the LTC pharmacy world. The journey involved attracting outside capital from private equity firms, including DFW Capital Partners and later a majority investment from TA Associates in 2013, which fueled further expansion. The company's trajectory took a significant turn on February 5, 2015. On that day, Roper Technologies, a diversified industrial and technology company, announced it was acquiring SoftWriters. The acquisition placed SoftWriters within Roper's growing medical software portfolio, intended to work alongside its existing MHA business, a major player in the long-term care space. The deal marked a new chapter for the company, integrating its specialized software into a much larger corporate framework while continuing its mission to serve the long-term care industry.