Baxter International is a global medical technology company whose portfolio spans hospital care, surgical products, diagnostics, critical care, renal therapies, and clinical nutrition. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, Baxter sells products, digital health solutions, and therapies in more than 100 countries. Its connected-care strategy aims to integrate medical devices, data, and analytics to improve workflow efficiency and patient outcomes across hospitals, physician offices, and home settings.
The company has grown through organic investment and acquisitions, including its 2021 purchase of Hillrom, which added smart hospital beds, patient monitoring, nurse call systems, and diagnostic devices under the Hillrom and Welch Allyn brands. Baxter's offerings are used by millions of patients and clinicians daily, with a focus on transforming care delivery from the hospital to the home.
