Cigna’s Health Services Portfolio Evernorth Acquires MDLIVE Telehealth Platform
Evernorth, the health services portfolio of Cigna, announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MDLIVE, a privately held telehealth platform. Upon completion, this transaction will provide Evernorth with a highly complementary platform that will rapidly expand Evernorth's capabilities to deliver a more affordable, convenient, and connected consumer care experience. The two companies had a previous relationship. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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