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Sharecare to Go Public in SPAC IPO Deal, Reaching $3.9B Valuation

by Fred Pennic 02/12/2021 Leave a Comment

Sharecare to Go Public in SPAC IPO Deal, Reaching $3.9B Valuation

What You Should Know: - Digital health company Sharecare and special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Falcon Capital Acquisition Corp, today announced an agreement to merge to go public on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol SHCR at enterprise value of $3.9B. - The transaction is expected to be funded through a combination of Falcon's $345 million of cash in trust (assuming no redemptions) supported by a $425 million fully committed PIPE at $10.00 per share and the Anthem
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Anthem Acquires Puerto Rico’s Largest Medicare Advantage Plan

by Fred Pennic 02/04/2021 Leave a Comment

Anthem Acquires Puerto Rico’s Largest Medicare Advantage Plan

What You Should Know: - Anthem, Inc. has entered into an agreement with InnovaCare Health, L.P., to acquire its Puerto Rico-based subsidiaries, including MMM Holdings, LLC (“MMM”) and its Medicare Advantage (MA) plan MMM Healthcare, LLC as well as affiliated companies and Medicaid plan.   - MMM is Puerto Rico’s largest MA plan and one of the fastest-growing vertically integrated healthcare organizations in the United States. - With more than 267,000 MA members and over 305,000
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Sharecare Acquires AI-Enabled Digital Transformation Platform doc.ai

by Fred Pennic 01/28/2021 Leave a Comment

Sharecare Acquires AI-Enabled Digital Transformation Platform doc.ai

What You Should Know: - Sharecare acquires doc.ai to expand its engineering expertise, accelerate digital transformation of healthcare through innovative AI platform for an undisclosed sum. - Founded in 2016, the company licenses AI modules and creates products for a portfolio of clients, including payers, pharma and providers. - As part of the acquisition, Anthem will now become a strategic partner with Sharecare. Sharecare, the digital health company that helps people manage all
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Lyft Launches 60M Ride COVID-19 Vaccine Access Campaign with Anthem, Chase, Epic, United Way, Others

by Fred Pennic 12/23/2020 Leave a Comment

Lyft, Launches 60M Ride COVID-19 Vaccine Access Campaign with Anthem, Chase, Epic, United Way, Others

What You Should Know: - In partnership with JP Morgan Chase; United Way; top healthcare organizations including Anthem, Centene, One Medical and Epic; and other non-profit and community partners, Lyft’s goal is to facilitate 60M safe rides to vaccination sites. - Lyft’s vaccine access campaign will help the communities who need it most safely travel to receive the vaccine. These rides will be facilitated through its business segment, Lyft Healthcare, and social impact initiative LyftUp.
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Walmart to Offer Medicare Insurance Plans During 2020 Open Enrollment

by Fred Pennic 10/06/2020 Leave a Comment

Walmart to Offer Medicare Insurance Plans During 2020 Open Enrollment

What You Should Know: - Walmart announced it will begin selling Medicare insurance plans during this year’s annual enrollment period, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Today, Walmart announced the launch of Walmart Insurance Services, LLC, a licensed insurance brokerage, which will assist people with enrolling in insurance plans—and simplify what’s historically been a cumbersome, confusing process. Walmart Insurance Services will begin selling Medicare insurance plans during this year’s Annual
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Anthem Expands Relationship with doc.ai to Power Digital Health Offerings

by Jasmine Pennic 09/29/2020 Leave a Comment

Anthem Refuses Full Security Audit of IT Systems from OIG

What You Should Know: - Anthem extends the use of doc.ai's platform and portfolio of privacy-first technologies and artificial intelligence software services to drive the personalization of Anthem’s digital assets and create improved value for users. - doc.ai’s product offerings are deployed on its cloud-agnostic and zero-trust infrastructure that lets clients like Anthem launch products faster and at lower costs. Anthem, today announced it is extending its partnership with doc.ai,
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M&A: Anthem Reportedly in Negotiations to Acquire CareCentrix

by Jasmine Pennic 09/24/2020 Leave a Comment

M&A: Anthem Reportedly in Negotiations to Acquire CareCentrix

What You Should Know: - Health insurer Anthem is in late-stage negotiations to acquire home healthcare benefits manager CareCentrix, according to PE Hub. - PE Hub reports that customer concentration issues have been a factor in negotiations; however, the deal is far from certain. - Backed by growth private equity firm Summit Partners, East Hartford, CT-based CareCentrix provides specialty benefit management services to health plans, improving quality and reducing costs in several
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Anthem, Apple Launches 2-Year Digital Asthma Study with Apple Watch

by Jasmine Pennic 09/17/2020 Leave a Comment

Anthem, Apple Launches 2-Year Digital Asthma Study with Apple Watch

What You Should Know: - Anthem, Inc. announced a new study that examines how the use of everyday devices, like Apple Watch and iPhone, may help individuals with asthma, led by the University of California, Irvine. - Launching in the fall, the two-year, randomized controlled study will enroll participants from Anthem-affiliated health plans who have been clinically diagnosed with asthma. -Anthem, Inc. today a new study that examines how the use of everyday devices, like Apple Watch
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New Attacks, Regulations, and Stakes Call for New Security Strategies

by Tim Callan, Senior Fellow, Sectigo 08/17/2020 Leave a Comment

New Attacks, Regulations, and Stakes Call for New Security Strategies

The amount of data generated by the healthcare industry is staggering—and constantly increasing.  Healthcare data encompasses the personal information of patients, doctors, nurses, and administrators. It includes diagnostic information, test results, ultrasound images, x-ray images, and of course insurance and financial information. With so much sensitive patient information there for the taking, it comes as little surprise that the healthcare industry—perhaps more than any other sector—has
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Ginger Lands $50M to Expand On-Demand Mental Health Support Platform

by Fred Pennic 08/06/2020 Leave a Comment

Ginger Lands $50M to Expand On-Demand Mental Health Support Platform

What You Should Know: - Ginger announces $50 Million in Series D funding to expand access to its on-demand mental healthcare system led by Advance Venture Partners and Bessemer Venture Partners; joined by Cigna Ventures and existing investors. - Company has more than tripled revenue over the past year, now brings access to on-demand mental healthcare to millions around the world through 200+ employer clients and leading health plans. Ginger, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of
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