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There's an 'arms race' in health tech. Who could be the next M&A target?


UnitedHealth Group expects to bring in nearly $360B in revenue for 2023 - Robert King

 

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More vaccinated than unvaccinated died from COVID-19 in August: analysis

Vaccinated individuals still stand a much greater chance of surviving COVID-19 than unvaccinated individuals. Still, scientists keep a wary eye on troublesome trends.
 

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There's an 'arms race' in health tech. Who could be the next M&A target?

As the primary care market heats up, there is speculation about which medical groups and primary care startups could be in the M&A crosshairs. 

UnitedHealth Group expects to bring in nearly $360B in revenue for 2023

UnitedHealth Group expects double-digit revenue growth in 2023, with the company's top line protected to come in between $357 billion and $360 billion next year, the company announced Tuesday.

New bill aims to reform CMS' drug coverage authority after controversial Aduhelm decision

A new bill seeks to reform CMS' Medicare coverage determination process in response to criticism of the agency's decision earlier this year to only narrowly cover the drug Aduhelm.

In face of 'tripledemic,' masking mandates might make a comeback

Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic seems to finally be receding. Unfortunately, though, the U.S. now deals with a strong influenza surge as well as RSV. Are mask mandates needed to get the U.S. through the holidays?

Google Health strikes deal with iCAD to commercialize mammography AI

Google Health struck a deal with medical technology company iCAD to integrate its artificial intelligence technology into the company's breast imaging solutions.

Providers in Direct Contracting Model saved Medicare $70M in 2021, CMS reports

The Direct Contracting Model saved Medicare $70 million in 2021 as the Biden administration plans a major overhaul to the value-based care program next year.

Amwell exploring $200M buyout of online therapy provider Talkspace: media report

Shares of online therapy company Talkspace jumped 40% Monday on news that telehealth provider Amwell is exploring a buyout. Reports of a possible deal come as Talkspace's shares have plummeted amid financial struggles and key executives leaving the company.

Study comparing surgical masks to N95s stirs controversy

A study that finds surgical masks protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 just as well as N95s has drawn backlash from experts who question the work’s methodology and conclusion. The study’s lead author responds.

Highmark posts $268M loss across 3 quarters as investments, labor issues ding finances

Highmark Health posted a $268 million net loss through the first nine months of 2022 as multiple headwinds drag its finances.
 
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