Becker's Healthcare October 8, 2024
From Centene completing the sale of another subsidiary, to IU Health announcing plans to sell its health plan to Elevance Health’s Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, here are five payer M&A updates Becker’s has reported since Sept. 6.
1. Kroger Co. finalized the sale of its speciality pharmacy business to Elevance Health on Oct. 7. The specialty pharmacy focuses on supporting patients with chronic illness that require complex care.
2. Centene completed the sale of Collaborative Health Systems to Astrana Health on Oct. 7. Collaborative Health Systems is a management services subsidiary that partners with independent primary care physicians around value-based care models.
3. Florida’s insurance commissioner on Sept. 11 gave the green light for Health...