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healthpayerintelligence | January 23, 2020

Centene and WellCare announced they have finalized a major health payer merger deal that will combine the two organizations into the largest health insurer by membership with more than 24 million covered individuals. The finalized merger deal follows 10 months after the March 2019 announcement saying Centene planned to acquire WellCare for $17.3 billion in cash and stock to bolster and diversify product offerings, increase sales, and have access to new markets which would enhance value-bas...

mHealthIntelligence | February 12, 2020

Regence is putting a new spin on direct-to-consumer telehealth with a service that promises members access to a doctor within seconds.The Oregon-based payer with more than 3 million members in several Western states has launched the Ask a Doctor – Secure Messaging platform, an mHealth app that connects with a doctor via text message in seconds and offers options for audio and video connections as well as photos.James Polo, MD, Regence’s Executive Medical Director for Behavioral Healt...

HEALTH TECHNOLOGY

Dura Software | January 20, 2022

Dura Software, specialists in acquiring and operating hyperniche software products, announced it has acquired SecureVideo, a cloud-based software company with extensive experience developing a secure SaaS telehealth platform for the healthcare industry. Expanding the Dura portfolio, SecureVideo is the ninth acquisition for Dura Software and furthers the Dura mission of acquiring niche software companies that serve critical business needs. "We are excited to welcom...

HEALTH TECHNOLOGY

Noridian Healthcare Solutions | June 28, 2022

In order to evaluate and confirm provider ownership data in Medicare systems, Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (Noridian), a pioneer in creating solutions for federal, state, and commercial health care programs, has joined forces with management consulting firm RELI Group. Noridian is working closely with RELI Group, the prime contractor, as the subcontractor to build a procedure that will guarantee information is correct and complies with Center for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) approval s...