Globe Life Acquires Health Insurer Evry Health
McKinney, Texas-based Globe Life has announced the acquisition of Evry Health, expanding its operations and business reach. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Evry Health is a business-to-business health insurance company that lowers the cost of healthcare through software automation with a mobile-first experience. The company is located in Dallas, Texas. It offers group health insurance plans in Austin, Houston and San Antonio, providing a nationwide network for health coverage. Additionally, it offers tailored wellness plans at no cost to employers or employees. Globe Life is an American financial services holding company listed on the New York Stock Exchange which... Read More »
Froedtert Health Acquires Ascension Wisconsin’s Stake in Network Health
Froedtert Health announced on October 3 that it is acquiring the remaining 50% stake in Network Health from Ascension Wisconsin. According to data captured in the LevinPro HC database, this transaction is the 21st Managed Care acquisition of 2023. Based in Menasha, Wisconsin, Network Health offers customized commercial and Medicare health insurance plans for employers, individuals and families in 23 counties throughout Wisconsin. Froedtert Health is part of the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network. It includes five hospitals, a community hospital with two locations, more than 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics. ... Read More »
Vālenz Health Acquires KISx Card
Phoenix, Arizona-based Vālenz Health announced on September 18 that it acquired KISx Card, LLC, a Managed Care organization. KISx Card focuses on high-cost/low-incidence surgeries within orthopedics, general surgery, colonoscopies and major imaging. Its direct provider “non-network” is built on a bundled price model with a quick payment turnaround time to the facility, surgeon and anesthesiologist. It is based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Vālenz Health simplifies self-insurance by offering an end-to-end healthcare ecosystem optimization platform that manages the cost and quality of care for employers and their members. Valenz engages to optimize healthcare for... Read More »
Q2:23 Thematic Earnings Roundup
This earnings season has provided us with insights into how various publicly traded healthcare companies are navigating the current landscape. Let’s delve into the trends and outcomes that defined the second quarter of 2023. The Home Health & Hospice Market: The Erosion of Medicare Fee-For-Service The Home Health & Hospice (HH&H) market has been volatile of late, with companies like Amedisys Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) reporting a significant shortfall in earnings and a decline in revenue compared to the same period last year. Amedisys reported a financial loss in the second quarter of $80.3 million, after reporting a profit in the same 2022 period. A significant portion of this... Read More »
