by Avery Swett | Dec 13, 2023 9:43 am | eHealth, Healthcare Market Updates
Rock Health’s “Digital Health at the Turn of 2024” report sheds light on trends shaping the trajectory of the healthcare industry in 2024. Drawing observations from an in-depth analysis of research, funding and partnerships, the report identifies... Read More »
by Avery Swett | Dec 12, 2023 1:04 pm | Biotechnology
AstraZeneca announced on December 12 that it is acquiring Icosavax, which develops a shot for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), for $800 million in upfront cash. The deal value equates to $15 per share. Icosavax’s shareholders will also be in line for another $5 in... Read More »
by Avery Swett | Dec 11, 2023 12:40 pm | Behavioral Health Care
West Palm Beach, Florida-based Hanley Foundation announced that it has acquired Origins Behavioral HealthCare. According to data captured in the LevinPro HC database, this transaction marks the 78th Behavioral Health Care acquisition of 2023, and the 23rd in the... Read More »
by Avery Swett | Dec 11, 2023 10:39 am | Managed Care
The Wall Street Journal had originally reported on November 29 that payer giants Cigna and Humana are exploring a merger that could shake up the power dynamics of the industry, citing people familiar with the matter. The two companies were discussing an all-cash deal... Read More »
by Avery Swett | Dec 8, 2023 11:17 am | eHealth
R1 RCM announced that it is acquiring revenue cycle management (RCM) company Acclara from Renton, Washington-based health system Providence Health & Services. R1 RCM is buying Acclara for $675 million and warrants to purchase 12.2 million shares of R1 stock,... Read More »