
Tag Archives: M&A
East Orange General Hospital files for bankruptcy amid sale
Doctors group urges DOJ to block insurer mergers
Skepticism grows as more healthcare providers launch insurance plans, narrow networks

Though healthcare systems can gain insurance know-how by partnering with or acquiring an insurer or third party administrator to handle claims, compliance and customer service, putting it all together can be challenging.
MedAssets sold to Pamplona Capital for $2.7 billion, will sell off GPO, merge with Precyse

MedAssets has 2,700 hospital clients for its revenue cycle products, managing more than $450 billion in patient revenue annually.
Cartoon – Merger and Acquisition
M&A Roundup: Ascension to Acquire Wheaton Franciscan Health, Walgreens Buying Rite Aid
The Wheaton acquisition strengthens Ascension’s market share in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, federal antitrust scrutiny of the Walgreens-Rite Aid combination is likely to come down to a city-by-city review.
Leveraging Resources Through Clinical Affiliations
http://healthleadersmedia.com/page-1/FIN-321791/Leveraging-Resources-Through-Clinical-Affiliations
“What has emerged, more and more, are atypical relationships that aren’t focused on ownership; they’re focused on leveraging the strength of our partners,” says one senior executive.
Regulators have tough job in review of Aetna-Humana merger
http://insiderlouisville.com/business/aetna-humana-hurdle-face-tough-federal-review/

CEO Mark Bertolini hopes to close transaction in second half of 2016
Aetna and Humana shareholders approve $37 billion merger







