Monday, October 18, 2021: Payers

Walmart announced it is partnering with Transcarent to make it easier for self-funded employers to access its health care services. The agreement allows Transcarent, which offers employees and their dependents a new, different and better health and care experience, to...

Monday, October 18, 2021: M&A

Intelerad Medical Systems announced its acquisition of Ambra Health, forming the global leader in picture archiving and communications system (PACS) and enterprise imaging. The combined company, valued at $1.7 billion, will provide physicians, patients, and...

Monday, October 18, 2021: Life Sciences

The FDA’s vaccine expert panel on Friday unanimously endorsed a booster shot for adult recipients of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine at least two months after the initial dose. According to J&J, the second dose of its vaccine given 56 days...

Friday, October 15, 2021: Providers

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. announced the launch of Walgreens Health, a new business segment enabled by the company securing majority investments in VillageMD and CareCentrix. Walgreens Health is part of the company’s strategic plan to accelerate its capabilities...

Friday, October 15, 2021: M&A

Headspace and Ginger finalized their merger to form a $3 billion mental health company called Headspace Health. According to the company, combining Ginger’s teletherapy services with Headspace’s meditation and mindfulness app will increase its combined...