Cigna in Exclusive Talks to Sell Medicare Advantage Biz to HCSC for Close to $4 Bn January 8, 2024 Cigna had been actively seeking a buyer since November, with the motivation behind the move revealed during its third-quarter earnings call.
Chicago-Based WellBe Senior Medical Secures Investment from CVS Health Ventures January 8, 2024 Chicago-based WellBe Senior Medical has secured investment from CVS Health Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of CVS Health. However, the investment amount has not been disclosed yet. This partnership focuses on reducing costs and improving outcomes for clinically complex patients. The investment funds will be utilised to enhance these services and expand their reach across the nation.
Baracoda Unveils World's First Smart Mirror ‘BMind’ for Mental Wellness January 8, 2024 Additionally, BMind gathers information without any invasive technology and helps users incorporate mindfulness practices into their daily routines or even curb feelings of loneliness through an immersive experience using light, sound, and visuals.
Accord BioPharma's DMB-3115 Secures USFDA Approval January 5, 2024 The biosimilar DMB-3115 stands as a potential substitute for STELARA®, a widely-used drug for treating plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. STELARA® is one of the leading biologics with market sales up to $13.9 billion in 2022.
Eli Lilly Launches Digital Healthcare Platform ‘LillyDirect’ to Help Patients with Chronic Illness January 5, 2024 LillyDirect offers access to independent healthcare providers, direct home delivery of specified Lilly medicines through third-party pharmacy dispensing services. It also provides access to LillyDirect Pharmacy Solutions—a digital pharmacy for consistent access to prescribed medications delivered directly to patients at their homes.
Devoted Health Secures $175 Mn in Series E Funding to Propel Medicare Advantage Services January 5, 2024 This funding is led by a consortium including The Space Between, Highbury Holdings, GIC, Stardust Equity, Maverick Ventures, and Fearless Ventures.
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