Blackstone-backed Chartis has acquired Menlo Park, California-based Leap AI, a provider of AI-driven healthcare solutions. Chartis, a Chicago-based healthcare advisor, announced the deal without disclosing financial terms. Leap AI's senior leaders will join the Chartis Center for AI & Digital Transformation, operating under the new brand Chartis Leap AI Studio.

This move combines Leap AI's entrepreneurial energy and technical depth with Chartis's recognized leadership in healthcare transformation. Chartis CEO Tom Kiesau will lead the new studio, aiming to deliver AI solutions that improve healthcare operations and patient experiences. Leap AI was founded in 2023.