Fitbit unveils new platform for health care plans; partners with Humana
Fitbit has launched a new connected health platform Fitbit Care that provides health coaching and virtual care aimed at improving wellness, disease management and prevention.
Aetna appoints CEO of new Medicaid health plan
Health insurer Aetna has named Keith Wisdom as the chief executive officer (CEO) of its new Medicaid health plan in the state of Kansas.
OODA Health raises $40.5m funding to transform US healthcare payment system
OODA Health, a technology startup focussed on making US Healthcare payment system more efficient, has raised $40.5 million in its Series A funding round, led by Oak HC/FT and DFJ.
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.
