MedCity News September 27, 2023
As a combined entity, Virgin Pulse and HealthComp will serve more than 1,000 self-insured employers and more than 20 million members. New Mountain Capital will be the majority owner.
Navigation company Virgin Pulse and benefits and analytics platform HealthComp announced Wednesday that they plan to merge to create an integrated platform for employer-sponsored benefits.
The $3 billion deal was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. Providence, Rhode Island-based Virgin Pulse works with employers, health plans and health systems. It offers a navigation platform called Homebase for Health, which provides access to motivating challenges, lifestyle coaches and specialty partner programs. Fresno, California-based HealthComp works with employers, brokers and providers. It offers claim protection and integrity, clinical care management programs, customizable...