What You Should Know:
- The recent announcement of private equity firm Sycamore Partners' acquisition of national pharmacy giant Walgreens has sparked significant concern, particularly from the nonprofit watchdog Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP).
- PESP has released a statement expressing deep wariness about the potential impact of this takeover on patient care, worker safety, and the company's financial stability.
PESP's Concerns About Private Equity in
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April Health and Wysa Merge to Transform Behavioral Healthcare Access
What You Should Know:
- April Health, a provider of integrated behavioral health solutions announced a merger with Wysa, a global leader in AI-powered mental health support.
- The collaboration aims to address the urgent need for accessible and timely mental healthcare by combining human-led care with Wysa's clinically proven AI.
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis
Access to mental healthcare remains a significant challenge, particularly in underserved areas. Long wait
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PE Firm Sycamore Partners Acquires Walgreens in $23.7B Deal
What You Should Know:
- Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity affiliated with Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in retail, consumer, and distribution-related investments.
- The total value of the transaction is estimated to be up to $23.7B.
Deal Structure and Shareholder Value
WBA shareholders will receive $11.45 per share in cash at closing, along with a non-transferable right (DAP Right) to
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CHG Healthcare Acquires CareerMD to Expand Physician Recruitment and Career Support Services
What You Should Know:
- CHG Healthcare, a provider of healthcare staffing solutions announced the acquisition of CareerMD, a prominent career management platform for physicians and allied health professionals. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The strategic acquisition strengthens CHG's commitment to connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities and supporting their professional development.
Acquisition Enhances CHG's Ability to
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Teladoc Health Acquires Catapult Health for $65M
What You Should Know:
- Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) today announced the acquisition of Catapult Health, a provider of virtual preventive care service in an all-cash transaction for $65M, with up to $5M in additional contingent earnout consideration. Catapult Health’s trailing twelve-month revenue was approximately $30M as of the third quarter of 2024.
- The strategic move strengthens Teladoc Health's comprehensive suite of integrated solutions and expands its capabilities
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Sagility Acquires BroadPath Healthcare Solutions to Expand Services and Market Reach
What You Should Know:
- Sagility, a provider of tech-enabled business operations solutions for the healthcare industry, acquires BroadPath Healthcare Solutions, a U.S.-based healthcare services company. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The strategic move expands Sagility's service offerings, diversifies its client base, and strengthens its position in the healthcare technology market.
Strategic Acquisition Enhances Sagility's Position in the Healthcare
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Telemedicine Clinic Hone Health Raises $33M, Acquires ivee
What You Should Know:
- Hone Health, a telehealth clinic specializing in personalized hormone optimization and longevity care secures $33M in Series A funding round led by Tribe Capital with participation from prominent investors like PIF, Republic Capital, and Vibe VC, brings Hone Health's total funding to $39M.
- The funding will fuel Hone Health's expansion into proactive and preventative longevity care for men and women, while also supporting its commitment to regulatory
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Lantheus to Acquire Evergreen Theragnostics to Expand Radiopharmaceutical Capabilities
What You Should Know:
- Lantheus Holdings, Inc., a radiopharmaceutical company, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Evergreen Theragnostics, Inc., a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company.
- The all-cash transaction consists of an upfront payment of $250M and up to an additional $752.5M in potential milestone payments.
- The acquisition marks Lantheus' fifth deal since January 2024 and solidifies its position as a fully integrated
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Cority Acquires Meddbase to Expand Occupational Health Solutions
What You Should Know:
- Cority, a provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and sustainability software solutions acquires Meddbase, a pioneer in cloud-native occupational medicine and enterprise medical practice management software. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The strategic move strengthens Cority's commitment to workforce well-being and accelerates the development of comprehensive occupational health solutions that improve employee
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Imagenet Acquires CODY to Expand Healthcare Compliance and Claims Solutions for Health Plans
What You Should Know:
- Imagenet, a provider of technology solutions for health plans and managed care organizations, announced the acquisition of CODY, a company specializing in member communications and compliance software and services. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The acquisition, finalized on December 31, 2024, strengthens Imagenet's position as a comprehensive solutions partner for health plans across various markets. Imagenet's established
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