News 12/1/23 – HIStalk
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Health insurers Cigna and Humana are negotiating a merger that they hope to finalize by in the next four weeks, according to insider reports.
The companies are sure to face anti-trust challenges as they…
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Cigna-Humana merger rumors swirl
U.S. health insurer Cigna is in talks to merge with Humana in a deal that could exceed $60 billion in value and rival UnitedHealth Group and CVS Health in size, according to a Reuters…
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Cigna and Humana Merger Talks Could Face Antitrust Scrutiny
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– Cigna and Humana are in talks to merge in a deal that would create a US health insurance giant worth $140B and provide a significant test for antitrust authorities.
– A…
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Why 1 Health System Is Embedding Genomics Into Primary Care – MedCity News
When people think of genomics, they typically don’t visualize the primary care setting — but Northshore–Edward Elmhurst Health is trying to change that.
Genomics is a key part of the health system’s approach to personalized care…
Virgin Pulse and HealthComp complete $3B merger
Virgin Pulse, a health customer relationship management and engagement platform and HealthComp, a benefits and analytics platform, announced Thursday the completion of their $3 billion merger.WHY IT MATTERSThe unified company aims to reduce healthcare…
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Britannic streamline telephony systems for cancer charities
Britannic have streamlined telephony systems, following the merger of Breast Cancer Care with Breast Cancer Now, so to ensure simple telephone operations for both employees and users.Breast Cancer Care were already using the Britannic…
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Headspace announces new CFO and more digital health hires
Digital mental health company Headspace announced the promotion of Nicolette Turner from senior vice president of finance to chief financial officer.Turner played a vital role in negotiating the company’s $3 billion merger with virtual…
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News 10/18/23 – HIStalk
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Waystar announces that it filed IPO documents in August that reportedly value the company at up to $8 billion.
Waystar says it booked $196 million in sales for the quarter ending June 30…
Virgin Pulse and HealthComp Announce Intent to Merge to Create Comprehensive Employer Health Platform | Healthcare IT Today
Joining Forces to Improve Health Outcomes, Lower Costs, and Empower Members Through a Next-Generation Health Technology and Data Platform
New Mountain Capital, Marlin Equity Partners, Blackstone, and Morgan Health to Back Combined Entity, the Industry’s…
Health M&A: Financial Distress Driving Q3 Healthcare Deals
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– More than one-third of hospital and health system transactions announced in Q3 2023 involved a party that cited financial distress as a transaction driver, according to Kaufman Hall’s latest mergers…
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