News Report | October 14, 2018
OptumRx Acquires Genoa Healthcare
On September 25, 2018, UnitedHealth Group acquired Genoa Healthcare, which operates on-site pharmacies at mental health centers, from Advent International. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Genoa’s operations will be incorporated into the UnitedHealth Group OptumRx pharmacy care service unit. As a business unit of OptumRx, no changes are planned to Genoa Healthcare’s current branding or existing contracts.
In a press statement, an Optum spokesperson said, “To help better support the pharmacy needs of patients with behavioral health and substance use disorders, OptumRx is combining with Genoa Healthcare. This will help ensure improved access . . .