1. Highmark and HealthNow New York officially completed their affiliation, making Highmark the fourth largest Blue plan in the U.S.
2. Evernorth, Cigna’s health services business, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire telehealth company MDLive.
3. UnitedHealth subsidiary Optum signed a definitive agreement to acquire Atrius Health, a 715-physician group based in Newton, Mass.
More articles on payers:
Health insurers have to cover COVID-19 tests for asymptomatic people, CMS says
Highmark becomes 4th largest Blue plan with HealthNow deal
Oscar Health shares start trading today: 3 things to know
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.