Blue Cross NC acquiring FastMed locations in urgent care expansion
Healthcare Finance News January 18, 2024
In addition to the acquisition, the company has named Jim Moffett as FastMed’s new CEO, the company said.
Blue Shield and Blue Cross of North Carolina is expanding its urgent care presence in the state, having officially closed a deal to nab 55 FastMed urgent care clinics, which the insurer said was meant to address the lack of providers in rural areas.
Any North Carolinian and those visiting the state, regardless of their health insurance or carrier, will have access to all FastMed locations, said Blue Cross NC.
In addition to the acquisition, the company has named Jim Moffett as FastMed’s new CEO.
“As I’ve traveled across North Carolina and listened, it is clear that access to basic primary care...