Technology company Astrana Health is acquiring certain assets of Prospect Health for $745 million.
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MD Anderson launches new cancer research center
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has launched the Institute for Cell Therapy Discovery and Innovation, a research center that will focus on immunology and cell engineering with the goal of creating new cancer treatments and autoimmune …
Cencora expanding services with $4.6B Retina acquisition
Drug distributor Cencora has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Retina Consultants of America, a management services organization (MSO) of retina specialists, from Webster Equity Partners for about $4.6 billion in cash.
CerpassRx, Waltz team on AI platform to manage specialty drug spend
Independent pharmacy benefit manager CerpassRx is looking to better manage specialty drug spend by teaming up with Waltz Health on an artificial intelligence-powered platform called Intelligent Specialty Engine.
The idea is that the approach, which inc…
Cigna nixes speculation of a Humana merger
Cigna confirmed today it is not pursuing a combination with Humana.
The comments released in a statement affirming its capital priorities, dismiss reports circulating earlier this fall that Cigna and Humana were in informal talks about a potential mer…
Venture capital firm HATCo to buy Summa Health for $485 million
Akron, Ohio-based Summa Health has entered a definitive agreement to be purchased by venture capital firm General Catalyst Health Assurance Transformation (HATCo) for $485 million.
Venture capital firm HATCo to buy Summa Health for $485 million
Akron, Ohio-based Summa Health has entered a definitive agreement to be purchased by venture capital firm General Catalyst Health Assurance Transformation (HATCo) for $485 million.
Nurse burnout linked to lower quality, safety
Burnout among nurses is linked to worse patient safety, and lower healthcare quality and satisfaction, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.
What Trump’s election means for healthcare
Tom Leary, head of Government Relations at HIMSS, is tracking what the change in the administration could mean for interoperability and data sharing regulations that are already well underway. He and his team are also looking at what a new Congress mea…
UnitedHealthcare expands ACA presence to 30 more states
UnitedHealthcare will be expanding its individual and Family Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans to 30 additional states, with the increase encompassing new coverage areas in Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska and Wyoming, as well as additional counties in 13 o…
