Payvider Evolution – The Strategic Implications

I took note of the news about Optum’s acquisitions this week. Just a few days ago, Optum announced its planned acquisition of LHC Group (see UnitedHealth Signs $5.4B Acquisition Deal for Home Health Biz LHC), a provider of home health services. LHC has 30,000 employees and provides more than 12 million annual in-home services each year. The same week Optum announced the acquisition of Refresh Mental Health, a provider of outpatient behavioral health services, including addiction treatment and psychiatry services. It has 300 locations in 37 states (see Optum Acquires Refresh Mental Health).

But, while big . . .