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Thirumalai "Raj" Rajagopal, FIGmd's president of payer and enterprise solutions, thinks the company is in a good position to help in the exchange of clinical data among multiple parties.
No reason was given for the break-up during a time when consolidations are increasing.
The new brand promotes itself as being more inclusive, and part of the focus will be on expanding virtual and behavioral health services.
With the launch of Walgreens Health, the company is doubling down on its consumer-centric healthcare strategy.
The rehabilitation unit will help adults who have experienced a loss of function due to stroke, brain injury or other conditions.
By selling these businesses in seven countries, Cigna plans to focus on its health services businesses.
To reduce care variation, SSM and Optum will use clinical technologies, advanced analytic and data-driven insights at the point of care.
This week's top stories include Cerner mandating that all U.S. employees be vaccinated by Dec. 8 as David Feinberg takes the reins as CEO, and digital musculoskeletal care company SWORD Health acquiring wearable maker Vigilant Technologies.
The group contended that any concerns with antitrust enforcement should be addressed by providing additional resources to enforcement agencies.
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