Optum Completes Combination with Change Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group Proposed Acquisition of Change Healthcare (DOJ Challenge)

October 1, 2021

Healthcare Services

UnitedHealth Group is proposing to acquire Change Healthcare, a deal that drew opposition from American Pharmacy Cooperative (APCI) in a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice. APCI argued the acquisition would harm competition and could lead to higher prescription drug prices and worse patient outcomes, citing increased prescription steering and data/privacy concerns related to Optum.

Optum (UnitedHealth Group) to Acquire LHC Group

March 29, 2022

Healthcare Services

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, has agreed to acquire LHC Group for $170 per share in cash. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2022, subject to LHC Group shareholder approval and regulatory approvals.

Change Healthcare Acquires PDX

June 1, 2020

Healthcare Services

Change Healthcare (Nasdaq: CHNG) has acquired PDX and its related businesses to expand its pharmacy technology, software and analytics capabilities. The deal brings PDX's pharmacy management, revenue cycle and clinical services platforms into Change Healthcare's portfolio to enable faster integrated development and cross-selling across pharmacies and health systems.

Change Healthcare Acquires eRx Network

May 4, 2020

Healthcare Services

Change Healthcare has exercised its option and acquired 100% of eRx Network for $212.9 million plus cash, with eRx generating approximately $67 million of revenue for the twelve months ended February 29, 2020. The acquisition expands Change Healthcare's pharmacy-focused technology and data capabilities, enabling tighter integration of pharmacy interactions with claims, billing and payment data to drive improved outcomes and new product opportunities.

Premise Health and Crossover Health Complete Merger to Create Unified Advanced Primary Care Company

March 12, 2026

Healthcare Services

Premise Health and Crossover Health merged to create a unified organization delivering onsite, nearsite, and virtual advanced primary care and occupational health services. The combined company will serve more than 400 organizations and millions of members, operating nearly 900 wellness centers across the United States.

Optum Offers to Combine With Amedisys

June 5, 2023

Healthcare Services

Optum has submitted an all-cash proposal to acquire Amedisys for $100 per share (a roughly 26% premium), aiming to combine Amedisys' home health, hospice and high-acuity capabilities with Optum's value-based care expertise. The proposal is all-cash, with no financing contingency, and is presented as providing full and certain value to Amedisys shareholders.