Cigna launches $250m venture fund for health care startups
Health insurer Cigna has launched a corporate venture fund with $250 million in capital to invest in early and growth stage health care startups.
HCA Healthcare reveals new CEO as Johnson steps down
Nashville-based HCA Healthcare has appointed Sam Hazen as its new CEO, succeeding Milton Johnson who is retiring at the end of the year.
Humana and Iora Health expand value-based partnership in US
Humana has expanded its partnership with Boston-based primary care provider Iora Health to provide Humana Medicare Advantage beneficiaries access to improved care in Arizona, Georgia and Washington.
WellCare closes $2.5bn Meridian acquisition
WellCare Health Plans has completed its $2.5 billion acquisition of Meridian Health Plan of Michigan and Illinois, and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) MeridianRx following the receipt of required regulatory approvals.
Cigna downgraded due to $24bn debt raise
Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings of US health insurer Cigna Corporation’s operating subsidiaries to 'A' (Strong) from 'A+'.
Cigna poaches QBE's global chief data and analytics officer
US health insurer Cigna has appointed Gina Papush to the newly created role of global chief data and analytics officer.
Blue Cross Blue Shield names new CFO in Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) has named Mark El-Tawil as chief financial officer (CFO). He joins from P3 Health Group, where he served as CFO.
Humana to launch digital health center in Boston
US health insurer Humana is launching a new center for digital health and analytics in Boston that will be staffed by nearly 250 new employees within the next five years, focusing on developing new products and services for use across the organization.
SCOR Global Life partners with health intelligence company HIL
SCOR Global Life, the international life and health subsidiary of French reinsurer SCOR, has collaborated with data-driven health intelligence company Health Longevity (HLI).
Cigna shareholders approve $52bn Express Scripts merger deal
Cigna shareholders have approved the proposed $52 billion merger agreement with pharmacy benefit company Express Scripts.
