Fierce Healthcare October 23, 2023
Paige Minemyer

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is set to acquire 55 FastMed locations in the Old North State.

The deal, according to an announcement, allows the two North Carolina companies to join forces to improve care to people that they serve, allowing for greater access to critical services.

FastMed’s offerings include telehealth, urgent care, occupational health, primary care and preventive services. Blue Cross NC said it will work with the FastMed team to identify areas to invest in and build on the patient experience at these locations.

“With approximately half of FastMed’s clinics located in rural areas of our state with limited access to health care resources, this is an important investment in North Carolina,” said Tunde Sotunde,...

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