Mergers & Acquisitions
Less competition and more vertical integration can embolden anti-competitive business practices to the detriment of patients, says AMA president.
The figures are consistent with the trend of falling below prepandemic deal numbers, though two 'mega' transactions occurred.
WBA says the move expands its reach into the growing home care sector and advances its long-term growth strategy.
bswift will continue to partner with CVS Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, to provide benefits technology to its employees.
The combined companies will connect and simplify core clinical, administrative and payment processes, Optum says.
This follows the increase of Walgreens' holdings to approximately 70% after spending $970 million last year.
The DOJ says it is closely reviewing the opinion to evaluate the next steps.
The Illinois Health Facilities & Services Review Board says it received letters of opposition.
Change claims editing buyer TPG is incapable of replacing the competitive intensity that currently exists, DOJ says.
HIMSS22
The merger between Lightbeam and CareSignal aims to help more health systems improve patient engagement and population health, according to Lightbeam Health Solutions President Jerry Shultz and CareSignal CEO Blake Marggraff.