Five things to know:
1. The addition of MDLive to Evernorth will expand the company’s ability to offer 24/7 virtual care to members.
2. MDLive will work with Evernorth to expand its virtual care offerings with a focus on connecting the patient care experience for health plans, employers and government organizations.
3. MDLive will operate within Evernorth, which also runs pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts, specialty pharmacy Accredo and utilization management company eviCore.
4. Financial details for the transaction weren’t disclosed.
5. The deal was announced Feb. 26.
Click here to read about what Evernorth’s President and COO Eric Palmer envisions for the deal.
More articles on payers:
UnitedHealth profit nears $5B in Q1
Lawsuit accuses BCBS of Massachusetts of systematically allowing overpayments
Avalere founder to head up JPMorgan healthcare innovation
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
