Fierce Healthcare January 17, 2024
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has closed a deal to scoop up 55 FastMed urgent care clinics operating in the Tarheel State.
The insurer said that a dearth of providers in rural areas spurred it to acquire the clinics in that state, which are location in 34 counties in the state, according to an announcement. FastMed offers preventive care, telehealth, primary care and occupational care.
Blue Cross NC previously unveiled plans to buy the clinics in October.
“As I’ve traveled across North Carolina and listened, it is clear that access to basic primary care services is a critical need,” said Tunde Sotunde, CEO of Blue Cross NC, in a press release. “With approximately half of FastMed’s clinics...
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