1. Bloomberg reported that Walmart is interested in purchasing majority ownership in ChenMed, a chain of primary care clinics focused on health for older adults.
2, Amedisys shareholders approved a $3.3 billion acquisition by Optum on Sept. 8.
3. CVS Health purchased Chicago-based Oak Street Health, a chain of primary care clinics aimed at Medicare Advantage patients, for $10.6 billion on May 2.
4. CVS Health acquired home health company Signify Health on March 29 for $8 billion.
5. Amazon bought San Francisco-based primary care chain One Medical on Feb. 22 for $3.9 billion.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
