CVS closes $70bn Aetna deal; seeks to transform 'consumer health experience'
US drugstore operator CVS Health has completed its acquisition of health insurer Aetna for a total value of $78 billion.
Insurtech startup Clover Health partners with HealthHelp
Clover Health, a San Francisco-based health care technology company backed by Alphabet, has partnered with collaborative care management company HealthHelp, a part of WNS Holdings.
Amazon, Berkshire, JPMorgan hire Blue Cross exec for new healthcare company
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase have hired a senior Blue Cross Blue Shield executive for their new Boston-based healthcare company.
ClearDATA raises $26m investment for health care cloud computing
Texas-based ClearDATA, a healthcare-exclusive cloud provider with expertise in the security and compliance space, has secured $26 million in its latest funding round.
LifePoint and RCCH HealthCare complete merger deal
Healthcare company LifePoint Health has completed its merger with RCCH HealthCare Partners, which is owned by certain funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management.
Google taps Geisinger CEO in healthcare strategy
Google has hired the chief executive officer (CEO) and president of Pennsylvania-headquartered health care system Geisinger to lead its strategy in the healthcare space.
CMS proposes changes to streamline Medicaid, CHIP managed care regulations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed regulatory revisions to Medicaid and CHIP managed care to streamline and strengthen the program.
Cigna adds digital platforms to expand behavioral health offerings
Health insurer Cigna has added the evidence-based digital platforms of technology companies Happify Health and Prevail Health to expand its behavioral health offerings.
Cigna poaches Aetna exec for South Texas health plans
Health insurer Cigna has named Jim Hickey as market president for its commercial health care and related benefits plans in South Texas. He replaces Mike Koehler who is retiring.
Cigna unveils pregnancy app
Health insurer Cigna has launched a new app aimed at reducing the number of pregnancies resulting in preterm and low birth weight babies through early risk identification.
