Memphis is capturing national attention for reasons extending far beyond its legendary barbecue and blues heritage. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has earned the prestigious #2 ranking on Forbes’ 2026 “America’s Dream Employers” list,…
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Transcarent, a digital platform focused on the self-insured employer market, announced it finalized its merger with Accolade, a virtual healthcare and benefits navigation company, in a deal worth $621 million.Transcarent announced that it was…
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The digital health IPO market hasn’t exactly been active in recent years. There was a surge in 2021—21 of the 57 active public digital health companies today made their debut that year on the…
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– Accolade, Inc. announced that PlushCare, its direct-to-consumer virtual healthcare offering, now accepts Medicare Part B. This expansion brings accessible and convenient healthcare services to 64 million Medicare beneficiaries across all…
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Transcarent, which offers employee healthcare benefits navigation services, acquires rival Accolade for $621 million in cash.
ACCD shares have lost 78% in the past 12 months and are down 90% since the company’s…
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Transcarent, an employee healthcare navigation company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire health benefits platform Accolade for about $621 million, or $7.03 per share in cash.The Boards of Directors…
A notable marriage is occurring in the world of digital health: Transcarent has claimed Accolade for $621 million. But by no means is this a marriage of equals given how the latter is being…
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What You Should Know:
– Transcarent, a health and care platform, announced today that it will acquire Accolade (NASDAQ: ACCD), a leader in health advocacy and primary care, for $7.03 per share in cash, representing…
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Kelsi McDonald Harris, Chief People Officer at Accolade
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– Accolade, a healthcare company based in Seattle, has promoted Kelsi McDonald Harris as its new Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President.
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