Friday, March 25, 2022: Mental Health

A new Kaiser Family Foundation study found that, leading up to the pandemic, nearly 25 percent of U.S. adults in the U.S. reported signs of anxiety or depression. Furthermore, 8.5 million adults who reported moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety and or depression...

Friday, March 25, 2022: D.C. News

Senator Mitt Romney said that he is working with GOP leadership on a COVID-19 funding counterproposal after receiving a new offer from Democrats. He said the proposals contain new ways to pay for the pandemic funding, and that Democrats proposed one set of pay-fors...

Friday, March 25, 2022: Health IT

Google announced it is launching a new feature in search that allows people to book health care appointments. Users looking to book a check-up or a same-day visit can use Google Search to see the availability of select health care providers in their area. Google is...

Friday, March 25, 2022: M&A

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum unit purchased Refresh Mental Health from private equity firm Kelso & Co. Refresh, founded in 2017, operates a network of more than 300 outpatient mental health, substance use disorder, and eating disorder centers spanning 37...

Friday, March 25, 2022: M&A

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Tuesday affirmed a lower court ruling that blocked Hackensack Meridian Health from acquiring Englewood Hospital. The federal appeals court said the Federal Trade Commission has a strong case to block the...