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Redefining hospital care with the comfort of home

Hospital-at-Home

Heal is a provider of in-home primary care services, offering house calls, telemedicine visits, and remote patient monitoring. Founded in 2014, the company aims to improve health outcomes by delivering comprehensive, whole-person care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Heal's services include wellness checks, medication management, blood draws, vaccinations, and prescription management. The company utilizes a team of board-certified clinicians, including doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, to provide care. Heal's business model focuses on value-based primary care for seniors, with approximately 60% of its users covered by Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans. As of 2022, Heal had conducted over 275,000 patient visits across its markets. The company's in-home care model allows clinicians to observe and address social determinants of health, such as food insecurity, environmental factors, and loneliness.
Key customers and partnerships
Heal has partnerships with several major health insurance providers. The company works with Humana, WellCare, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare insurance plans. In November 2022, Heal announced a partnership with Cigna Medicare Advantage plans in Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The company operates in multiple states, including Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Georgia, and California.

DispatchHealth is a Denver-based healthcare company that provides comprehensive in-home medical care services across the US. Founded in 2013, the company aims to transform healthcare delivery by offering high-acuity care in the comfort of patients' homes. DispatchHealth's services include same-day urgent medical care, hospital alternative care, and recovery care. The company employs teams of emergency medicine and internal medicine trained professionals, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and emergency medical technicians, who are equipped with advanced medical tools and technologies to treat a wide range of conditions typically handled in emergency rooms or urgent care centers.
DispatchHealth's care model utilizes a proprietary technology platform that manages various aspects of the in-home care experience, including logistics, onboarding, risk stratification, care coordination, and analytics. This platform enables real-time data insights to improve patient outcomes. The company's services are designed to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, hospital stays, and readmissions, resulting in significant cost savings for the healthcare system. As of December 2023, DispatchHealth reported treating more than one million patients across more than 30 states, leading to a 58% reduction in emergency room visits, an 8.5% 30-day hospital readmission rate, and nearly USD 1.5 billion in medical cost savings.
Key customers and partnerships
DispatchHealth has established partnerships with various healthcare stakeholders, including health plans, provider groups, health systems, employers, senior living facilities, and home health organizations. In May 2023, the company announced a collaboration with Included Health to enhance virtual-to-in-home care delivery, enabling Included Health's virtual primary care clinicians to coordinate with DispatchHealth's in-home clinical services.
DispatchHealth also formed a partnership with Instacart in January 2024 to address food insecurity among patients. This collaboration allows DispatchHealth's medical professionals to provide digital food stipends, offer medically tailored shopping lists, and send food directly to patients' homes.
In the Spokane area, DispatchHealth partnered with MultiCare Health System in August 2019 to improve healthcare access for at-risk patient populations. The company works with almost all major insurance companies, including Medicare and parts of Medicaid, to reduce the cost of care significantly.

Monogram Health is a Nashville, Tennessee-based company that provides specialized in-home care and benefit management services for patients living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Founded with a focus on health equity, the company deploys an innovative care delivery model that combines technology-driven solutions with evidence-based clinical services to transform the way healthcare is delivered for those with kidney disease and comorbid metabolic disorders.
Monogram's approach includes complex case and disease management, utilization management, and medication therapy management. The company's care teams, consisting of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and care managers, provide personalized care plans and in-home visits to patients. Monogram utilizes proprietary, evidence-based protocols and technology to actively manage patients' kidney disease and a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
As of January 2023, Monogram operated in nearly 4,000 US cities across 34 states, serving patients through value-based partnerships with leading health plans and risk-bearing providers. The company's model has been shown to improve patient outcomes and quality of life while reducing medical costs across the healthcare continuum. In October 2022, Monogram expanded its services to include most of Humana's Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO members in Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Key customers and partnerships
The company has formed a value-based care agreement with Humana, announced in October 2022, to offer in-home kidney care to Humana's Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plan members in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. This partnership aims to provide eligible members with access to Monogram's specialized offerings, including in-home primary and specialty care, medication management, dialysis and transplant coordination, and social services.

More important now than ever, telehealth will long outlast the pandemic that drove its growth.

Telehealth

Based in Los Angeles, Heal provides a platform (via mobile app and web) to arrange doctor house calls and telehealth sessions. Heal first started as only a house call healthcare service provider, but expanded to telehealth in 2019. The telehealth operation is still closely connected with its house call operations as telehealth sessions via Heal can only be arranged on follow-up basis by a doctor who has already visited the patient. Heal’s at home services are covered by in-network insurers such as Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Wellcare, United Healthcare, and Anthem Blue Cross. Patients without insurance coverage are charged a flat fee of USD 79 per telehealth call and USD 159 per home visit .In 2019, as a part of its telehealth launch, Heal introduced Heal Hub, which provides doctors access to patient vital signs in real-time, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate. In July 2020, Heal raised USD 100 million in funding for its expansions in new geographic regions, namely Chicago, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Houston, Texas.

Buoy Health offers an AI-powered symptom checker to help individuals and patients navigate their health concerns by providing personalized clinical guidance. Buoy's platform assesses users’ symptoms and suggests appropriate care options, ranging from telemedicine to primary care and behavioral health resources. The platform aims to reduce unnecessary healthcare visits by directing users to the right level of care by helping patients connect with healthcare providers covered by their health insurance.The company is able to navigate users based on a variety of symptoms relating to several areas, including back and extremities, chest and breast, digestive and genitals, head and face, behavioral, neurological, skin conditions, sleep, and systemic. Based on the user’s patients, the platform can coordinate care for users with regard to a range of healthcare and healthcare-related offerings, including doctors and providers, lab testing, nutrition and vitamins, pharmacy services, skincare products, supplements, and weight management practices and medication. The platform also has community features as well as curated educational material.Key customers and partnershipsIn <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/buoy-health-selected-as-preferred-partner-in-ai-enhanced-symptom-checker-digital-front-door-category-by-consortium-health-plans-301112518.html">August 2020</a>, the company partnered with Consortium Health Plans to be a preferred partner. Through the partnership, Consortium's Clinical Innovation and Partnerships team began recommending Buoy as the AI-Enhanced Digital Front Door for its member plans for patient evaluations when serving their 25 million national account members.In <a href="https://healthcare-digital.com/technology-and-ai/buoy-health-leveraging-ai-partnership-cvs-health">May 2020</a>, the company partnered with CVS Health subsidiary MinuteClinic to provide users with access to convenient, accessible, and affordable care at any of MinuteClinic’s locations across the US.

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Age Tech

Monogram Health provides access to in-home and virtual physician and nurse practitioner visits for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD).Monogram’s managed services platform establishes partnerships with health plans (e.g., Humana, WellCare Health Plans) to bring disease management, utilization management, and medication therapy management to its patients. Monogram’s team of nurses, nephrologists, dieticians, pharmacists, and social workers coordinate with the patient’s care network to manage their care requirements. The company uses technology to remotely monitor patient biometrics and predictive analytics to identify patients at high risk of progression, medication errors, and care gaps.According to the company, it has tripled the rates of home dialysis to 28% (national average 10%), doubled planned dialysis transitions to 45% (national average 20%), and reduced readmission rates by half to 18% (national average 35%).As of January 2024, the company noted that company’s plan partners, which include Cigna, Humana, Aetna, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs, have seen significant improvements, including doubled dialysis transitions and reduced readmission rates.Key customers and partnershipsIn March 2021, Monogram partnered with Medicare Advantage (MA), a healthcare and insurance coverage plan under Cigna, a multinational US-based insurance company. The partnership entails access to Cigna’s customers in 18 states, including Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and the District of Columbia.In January 2024, Monogram partnered with health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue), to enhance kidney disease care. Through the partnership, Monogram extended its in-home care services and benefit management services to AZ Blue's nearly two million members. Monogram also assumed financial responsibility for some AZ Blue members with kidney disease, giving patients access to a wide range of services, including complex disease management and medication therapy management.Most recently, in June 2024, the company partnered with Memorial Hermann Health System, a major not-for-profit health system in Southeast Texas, to improve outcomes for patients diagnosed with polychronic conditions. The partnership aimed to leverage the organizations' clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, in-home care to patients in Southeast Texas living with complex chronic conditions, particularly chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Monogram's evidence-based care model and benefit management services was combined with Memorial Hermann's medical staff and physicians to slow the progression of CKD and ESKD, improve patient outcomes, and enhance quality of life while reducing medical costs.

Healthpilot is a technology company that has developed an AI-powered digital platform to simplify selecting and enrolling in Medicare plans. Its proprietary AI algorithm analyzes an individual's health profile, including factors such as doctors, medications, health goals, and cost preferences, to provide personalized recommendations for Medicare plans.Healthpilot's platform allows users to easily compare plans from various national and regional insurance carriers. Users can input their details and receive tailored plan recommendations within 15 minutes. Once a plan is selected, users can seamlessly enroll online through Healthpilot's user-friendly interface, eliminating the need for lengthy phone calls or in-person consultations.Healthpilot's approach aims to address the complexities and confusion often associated with the Medicare enrollment process. By leveraging advanced analytics and AI capabilities, the company strives to empower consumers with the right information to make informed decisions about their healthcare coverage.Key customers and partnershipsThe company operates on D2C and B2B2C bases, working with individuals, enterprise clients, and health plans to help medicare beneficiaries identify the best Medicare plans based on individual preferences.In <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/35993">November 2024</a>, Healthpilot partnered with Publix Supermarkets to help seniors select Medicare plans through the Publix website. Through the integration, Publix Pharmacy customers could access Healthpilot's AI-driven platform to compare Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans where Publix Pharmacy is a preferred pharmacy.In <a href="https://www.wealthbox.com/healthpilot-partners-with-wealthbox-to-integrate-healthcare-technology-with-crm/">April 2022</a>, the company partnered with Wealthbox, a FinTech provider, to integrate both platforms. Through the integration, financial advisors using Wealthbox’s platform could import and refer clients to Healthpilot’s services.In <a href="https://investor.envestnet.com/resources/press-releases/detail/389/envestnet-partners-with-healthpilot-to-optimize-medicare">October 2021</a>, the company partnered with Envestnet, a FinTech provider, to offer Healthpilot’s solution via Envestnet’s platform. Through the partnership, Healthpilot’s solution was integrated and made available to advisors and their clients through integrations with both the Envestnet and Envestnet MoneyGuide platforms.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Membership-based, non-insurance healthcare companies helping maintain a steady state of well being.

Preventive Healthcare

Omada is a prevention-focused digital therapeutics startup that helps members achieve health goals through lifestyle changes. It offers four evidence-based, virtual prevention programs for managing hypertension, musculoskeletal (MSK) issues, prediabetes, and diabetes.Omada offers real-time data tracking through connected devices (such as wireless scales, blood pressure, and glucose monitors) and access to personalized coaching sessions via a mobile app as part of its prevention program. It also provides an online community of peers with similar health conditions to discuss challenges and provide support. In May 2021, Omada became the first fully-virtual healthcare provider to earn the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Population Health Program Accreditation for its type 2 diabetes and type 2 diabetes + hypertension programs.Unlike its peers, Omada operates a performance-based business model where it charges clients an enrollment fee based on the number of users and a performance fee based on how much weight their employees lose. In May 2020, the company acquired virtual physical therapy startup Physera.Key customers and partnershipsAs of May 2024, Omada had more than 1 million members from more than 1,900 enterprise clients across all 50 US states. Its B2B employer and health plan client base include key clients such as American Eagle, Kaiser Permanente, Costco Wholesale, 3M, and Marvin. Additionally, the company has partnered with health systems and hospitals such as Intermountain Healthcare to provide its preventive programs as a covered benefit.In <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/15587">January 2023</a>, the company partnered with health service company Castell (a subsidiary of Intermountain Healthcare) to provide its diabetes programs to members from Intermountain Healthcare’s primary care providers in its Utah Medical Group. Further in <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/25245">January 2024</a>, the company partnered with Amazon to expand access to its cardiometabolic program.

Healthpilot uses proven, proprietary decision-support technology to find and match consumers with medicare plans that match their unique profile.

A historically black university, (HBCU) Grambling State University (GSU) has a proud tradition spanning more than a century. Though it began as an agricultural school, GSU's academics have grown substantially to include many subjects at the undergraduate and graduate levels, while maintaining its rural tradition. Grambling State University administers its academics through five distinct colleges. Four of these are devoted to undergraduate studies, while the fifth is responsible for graduate academics. In all, GSU offers dozens of degree programs, ranging from Leisure Studies to Special Education. If you enjoy the quiet of the country, you'll love college life at Grambling State University. The school's rural setting provides the perfect study environment, and with plenty of student clubs and organizations, you won't run out of things to keep you occupied outside of class. In addition to federal financial aid, Grambling State University funds a number of institutional tuition assistance programs. These scholarships can provide significant tuition relief, especially when combined with local and federal grants. Admissions at Grambling State are highly selective, and specific requirements may vary by program. For deadlines and application requirements, visit the university's website or call the admissions office.

Daughters of Charity Health Centers is a non-profit health care organization offering primary and preventive health services to all members of the community, regardless of their ability to pay. The Daughters of Charity have provided access to high-quality, compassionate health care.

Xavier University is a mid-sized university which, as one of the nation’s up-and-coming universities is growing and improving in numerous ways.  Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Xavier is a traditional liberal arts college that offers bachelor’s degree programs in the arts, humanities, math and sciences.  Master’s degree programs are offered in education, with such specializations as educational counseling and secondary teaching. One example of Xavier’s growth is in its development of a fast-track teacher-education program which takes less than two years to complete.  A historically black, Catholic university (HBCU), Xavier still maintains a strong commitment to the African-American community. However, they have in recent years expanded to include students of all races and religions.  Xavier’s geographical focus has also shifted. While students used to come mainly from the New Orleans region they are now traveling from as many as forty or so states to attend Xavier.  Xavier has also earned more and more recognition for its research activities. Receiving top rankings and funding from national foundations, Xavier continues to expand its research in the sciences.  Student services at Xavier consist of career counseling, job-search assistance, personal counseling, health services, residence life and a campus ministry which sponsors religious and spiritual activities.  There are also numerous social and recreational activities including sports, community service groups, and academic, professional and enrichment clubs. Xavier’s men’s basketball team is particularly well-known, having competed in the NCAA Tournament a number of times. Financial aid offerings at Xavier include scholarships, loans, grants and work-study, which are available to those who qualify.

Children's hospital is a non-profit pediatric medical center that offers wide range of healthcare services for children.

The 318 Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to close the opportunity gap for Black females and historically marginalized communities through mentorship, immersive experiences, and sporting activities. It aims to empower high schools and communities through a targeted strategy delivered through three revolutionary programs

Birthmark Doula Collective offer support, education, services and community during the perinatal year and beyond.

INSTITUTE OF WOMEN & ETHNIC STUDIES is a non-profit organization that provides mental, emotional, and physical health services.

In addition to granting tuition waivers for eligible low-income students as well as various scholarships and military benefits to those who qualify, Louisiana State University at Eunice (LSUE) offers over 100 transfer degrees. The campus in Eunice, Louisiana offers transfer academics in Arts, Humanities, Social and Natural Science and Education majors. Since it has such a wide network of transfer agreements students may transfer to any public university in the state. LSUE also has a substantial number of career training programs in Fire and Emergency Services, Nursing and Respiratory Care and in highly specialized fields like Arson Investigation and Crime Scene Management. Students who are uncertain of their academic or career path may benefit from the career services division at LSUE. Career services doesn’t only assist with job placement and resume and interviewing skills. They also give students the option of working part-time jobs or internships so that they may explore a field of interest while still in school. Applicants to LSU Eunice are encouraged to visit and tour the campus before applying. Admissions representatives may answer questions about the school and the application process.

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), located near Downtown New Orleans, has provided students and career professionals with higher education learning opportunities for over 50 years. Southern University at New Orleans is an HBCU.  The public university has a partnership with Delgado Community College (DCC) to allow students to complete their first two years at DCC, and then their final two years at SUNO, if they want to take advantage of the “2+2” bachelor’s degree program. Academic majors that qualify under the program offering are: Biology, Criminal Justice, and Mathematics. SUNO also has its own undergraduate and graduate degree programs in areas such as:   * Business Entrepreneurship   * Early Childhood Education   * Health Information Management Systems   * Museum Studies   * Public Administration   * Substance Abuse Counseling Admissions criteria to SUNO will consider completed coursework and GPA. The school may require minimum ACT scores as well. Residents of Louisiana are eligible for lower tuition rates, and financial aid programs are available to those who need additional assistance. Those who are interested in applying for financial aid are encouraged to speak with a specialist on campus who can review their options with them. The school offers quite a selection of activities in which students can take part. From Greek Life and sports to campus ministry and community service, there are many chances for students to get engaged in college life at SUNO.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center improves survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer through treatment, compassionate care, early detection, research and education.

Three O’Clock Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission of increasing access to healthy for at-risk youth and their families.

New Orleans East Hospital (NOEH) is committed to providing superior quality healthcare and educational empowerment to the community.

Peer Initiative employs a novel strategy that combines peer support with licensed counseling to identify youth at risk of suicide and connect them with life-saving mental health services.

HealthyBR's vision is to inspire a healthier Baton Rouge for all.

Main Street Health is a provider of value-based, care-focused healthcare services aimed at addressing rural wellness concerns. The company's healthcare services are data-driven, and it provides partner clinics with employees, technology, critical access hospitals, community health centers, and possibilities to flourish in the care delivery model, allowing rural residents to receive the high-quality treatment they need.

Flowing with Blessings is to offer sanitation and dignity to the unhoused community in the Atlanta area through the mobile Shower Project.

YMCA of South Florida is a nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development.

Nourish KC will create wholesome meals, rescue fresh local food, and work as a community partner.

MLK Sr. Community Resources Collaborative offers resources to assist families in acquiring the skills necessary to handle everyday difficulties and achieve the outcomes they require throughout their lives.

Louisiana Mental Health Association is to provide services, education, and advocacy for persons who need mental and behavioral health.

Justice and Dignity Center is available to help and provide resources to any groups who want to collaborate and bring love and unity to our communities to make it a better place for everyone.

PsychArmor is dedicated to bridging the gap between the military and civilian communities. We provide education & certifications for mental health providers, corporations, organizations, hospitals and clinics on how to specifically work with the military.

Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank is to provide diapers to disadvantaged families and Partnering Community Organizations.

Gladewaves that everyone has the right to food, shelter, education, company, and the resources required to have a useful life.

American Cancer Society is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminate cancer in the United States.   The society is organized into eleven geographical divisions of both medical and lay volunteers operating in more than 900 offices throughout the United States. Its activities include providing grants to researchers, funding 47 Nobel Laureate researchers, discovering the link between smoking and cancer, and serving one million callers every year through its National Cancer Information Center.   American Cancer Society also runs public health advertising campaigns and organizes projects such as the Relay For Life and the Great American Smokeout. It operates a series of thrift stores to raise money for its operations. The company generates income by marketing its name for antismoking nicotine patches and orange juice.   American Cancer Society was founded in 1913 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia with an additional office in Austin, Texas. It was formerly known as American Society for the Control of Cancer and changed its name in 1945.

Monogram Health is a value-based specialty provider of in-home evidence-based care and benefit management services to patients suffering from polychronic conditions such as chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. To transform the way health care is delivered for those with polychronic conditions, the company uses an innovative in-home care delivery model and a technology-driven array of evidence-based clinical services, such as complex case and disease management, utilization management, and medication therapy management. This innovative care model has been shown to improve patient outcomes and quality of life while lowering medical costs across the healthcare continuum. Monogram Health, based in Nashville, Tennessee, has numerous value-based partnerships with leading health plans and risk-bearing providers to care for patients across all insurance products and 34 states.

DispatchHealth is a provider of mobile and virtual healthcare for people of all ages in the comfort of their own homes.  DispatchHealt was founded in 2013 and was formerly known as True North Health Navigation. It aims to create an integrated, convenient, triage, and care delivery solution that extends the capabilities of the patient's care team and provides quality care in the home while decreasing costs. It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Aspen RxHealth is a service powered by an app-based platform that connects pharmacists with patients in need of enhanced medication services. Its application makes it easy for health plans and providers to connect their patients with an on-demand community of pharmacists who have time and expertise to provide clinical service.

Buoy provides a personalized all-in-one platform to help guide consumers back to health. Whether it's chatting about symptoms with Buoy Assistant to get help in the moment of sickness or researching benefits through Buoy Dashboard, Buoy is available 24/7 to help make self-diagnosis and navigating the healthcare system simple and easy. For employers, Buoy can be custom configured to surface benefits information and wellness programs, guide employees to in-network providers, and fully integrate with other health portals.  The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

At Heal, we believe improving health outcomes starts by meeting patients where they're most comfortable: at home. That’s why we provide value-based, in-home primary care to seniors on Medicare and select Medicare Advantage plans. Heal’s service model allows board-certified doctors and nurse practitioners to spend more time with their patients, so care is never rushed, and a strong patient-provider relationship is established. We serve seniors at all stages of their health journey, from preventive care -- like flu shots and annual physicals -- to treating common illnesses and managing chronic conditions. Our services also include telemedicine visits and remote health monitoring, so getting quality care when its needed is easier than ever. With easy and convenient phone support for scheduling or other questions, we offer appointments 8am-6pm, 7 days/week – including weekends and holidays.

Cohere Health is a healthcare technology company, focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery. Cohere Health aims to simplify the complexities of the healthcare system by leveraging technology to streamline processes, enhance communication, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. The company may provide solutions to various stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem, including patients, providers, and payers.

Accolade is a health, wellness, and fitness company that features personalized health and benefits solutions that help to improve the experience, outcomes, and cost of healthcare for employers. It specializes in healthcare process improvement, healthcare savings, employee engagement, and personalized advocacy. The company was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.

Healthcare professionals across the globe trust the ClearDATA HITRUST-certified cloud to safeguard their sensitive data and power their critical applications available across the major public cloud platforms. For healthcare organizations, customers receive one of the most comprehensive Business Associate Agreements (BAA) in the industry, combined with market-leading healthcare-exclusive security and compliance solutions, and multi-cloud expertise. ClearDATA’s innovative platform of solutions and services protects customers from data privacy risks, improves their data management, and scales their healthcare IT infrastructure, enabling the industry to focus on making healthcare better by improving healthcare delivery, every single day.

Iora Health is dedicated to providing possible service and care for each patient without any of the barriers or excuses that plague the current system. They’ve completely redesigned Primary Care to help patients better manage their health and navigate the health care system. Every patient gets a personal physician as well as a personal health coach who stays in close contact during and between office visits, both of whom are available by email, text, or video in addition to in-person visits. In addition, they provide educational offerings, including group visits, to help patients stay on track with their health goals.

Circulation uses cutting-edge technology to manage the logistics and transportation throughout healthcare. It drives efficiency and better outcomes of populations throughout the U.S. As Uber’s Preferred Healthcare Partner, Circulation provides the first customizable, digital platform to coordinate convenient non-emergency transportation for all areas of healthcare. Circulation is utilized by patients, caregivers, providers, staff, and volunteers. The Circulation platform is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect the privacy and security of its patients and clients. This platform seamlessly integrates with Uber’s API as well as other ride providers.

Livongo is a consumer digital health company that empowers people with chronic conditions to live a better life. It has developed a completely new approach to diabetes management that combines the latest technology with coaching. By offering the right information, tools, and support, at the right time, we provide our members with real-time, personalized insights, and support to make diabetes management easier. Its approach is leading to better financial and clinical outcomes while also creating a better experience for people with diabetes and their care team of family, friends, and medical professionals.  It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Omada Health is a digital care company that offers innovative and clinically effective digital health programs to empower individuals to engage in their health and lead healthier lives. The program is personalized to meet each participant’s unique needs as they evolve, ranging from diabetes prevention, type 2 diabetes management, hypertension, behavioral health, and musculoskeletal issues. Omada combines professional health coaching, connected health devices, real-time data, and personalized feedback to deliver clinically meaningful results. The company is the largest CDC-recognized provider of the National Diabetes Prevention Program.

Eons Inc. owns and operates an online community for baby boomers. The company's Website allows the users to keep in touch with friends, connect with interesting people, and share life experiences. The company was incorporated in 2005.

Humana creates innovative solutions and resources that help people with their healthcare needs. The company is an innovator with a commitment to service, health, and wellness. Their focus on people, choice, engagement and innovation guides our business practices and decision-making. In addition to group health plans, Humana's diverse lines of business work to serve all types of consumers. Humana was founded in 1964 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.

<div> Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a major health insurance company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1961 as a nursing home operator, Humana has evolved to become one of the largest health insurers in the US, with a focus on government-sponsored programs like Medicare Advantage and Medicaid. Humana offers a wide range of health insurance products and services. Its Medicare Advantage plans are a core part of its business, serving over 5 million members as of 2022. The company also provides Medicaid plans, military health coverage through TRICARE, and specialty products like dental and vision insurance. Humana's CenterWell division offers senior-focused primary care services in multiple states. Additionally, the company provides pharmacy benefit management services and home healthcare. In February 2023, Humana announced it would exit the commercial health insurance market over the next 18-24 months to focus exclusively on government programs and specialty businesses. The company has been expanding its CenterWell primary care clinics and reported strong Medicare Advantage enrollment growth of 14% for 2023. Humana aims to enhance its integrated care delivery capabilities and advance its position in value-based care models going forward. </div>

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Digital platforms that connect patients with in-person medical care providers in the comfort of their homes and support care delivery

Platforms enabling healthcare providers to order in-home therapies, durable medical equipment, and provide virtual acute care services

Companies offering a full-stack of in-home medical services including health evaluations, virtual and in-person visits for a variety of needs, and care coordination by leveraging data analytics

Platforms providing accessible lab testing solutions for a range of conditions, allowing patients to conveniently perform tests in their own homes

Digital pharmacies that deliver prescription medications directly to patients' homes and platforms that help track and manage medication adherence

Solutions enabling hospitals to establish hospital-at-home programs and providing workflow management tools for home care providers

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 Sources report that Cigna has reignited merger talks with Humana, although they are still in preliminary stages and no agreement has been solidified as of yet. These discussions are a continuation of previous talks that came to a standstill in late 2023.
 Before pursuing any further deals, Cigna's primary aim is to successfully finalize the sale of its Medicare Advantage business. The merger, however, is expected to face potential probing from federal regulators due to ongoing scrutiny over consolidation in the healthcare industry.
 
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 In <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/24478"> November 2023 </a> , Cigna attempted to merge with Humana to create an entity valued at USD 140 billion. However, talks between the companies halted in <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/25802"> December 2023 </a> due to disagreements on a merger price. In <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/26227"> January 2024 </a> , Cigna announced that it had disposed parts of its businesses to Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) in a deal valued at approximately USD 3.7 billion, while in <a href="https: 
//press.humana.com/news/news-details/2023/Humana-to-Exit-Employer-Group-Commercial-Medical-Products-Business/default.aspx#gsc.tab=0"> February </a> , it announced plans to exit the Employer Group Commercial Medical Products business. Both of these moves could help a potential second attempt at this merger, as the potential deal could bring up regulatory scrutiny.

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