News Report | December 1, 2021
MCO CareSource Acquires The Columbus Organization, National I/DD Provider Organization
On November 19, 2021, managed care organization (MCO) CareSource announced it had acquired The Columbus Organization from HealthEdge Investment Partners, a private equity fund. The Columbus Organization provides services for individuals with complex conditions including intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and behavioral health challenges. CareSource is a national non-profit MCO that serves 2 million members in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. This is CareSource’s first major acquisition. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The Columbus Organization provides care coordination, professional clinical staffing, and quality improvement services. It has operations in 13 states and serves more than 100 . . .