A few weeks after MedCity News reported that UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) was in acquisition talks with Audax Health Solutions, its health IT services arm Optum has acquired a majority stake in the digital health startup, according to a company statement. The deal will preserve Audax Health as a freestanding subsidiary, leaving its 24-year old CEO […]
UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) move to acquire Audax Health Solutions, through its Optum subsidiary, has generated a lot of interest as investors seek to develop a better understanding of how much (or how little) payers value consumer technology. Some view the Audax Health deal as a barometer of that trend. Others believe that it speaks […]
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is poised to acquire digital health company Audax Health Solutions according to a filing with the Federal Trade Commission. The move reflects a growing priority among payers to develop and add tools to boost member engagement. Audax Health Solutions uses an interface that makes its healthcare assessment and challenge tools feel […]