Having analyzed the trends and the shifting winds in the payer marketplace, it’s time to gaze into the crystal ball and see what the future has in store.
More M&A in the payer space This year’s mega-mergers have created large scale behemoth companies that may be difficult to compete with as a small carrier or health plan. With insurers increasingly looking to integrate with providers and other sites that can deliver more effective care at lower cost, we’re likely to see a new raft of M&A deals in the year ahead. One potential candidate on the docket could be the rumored tie-up between Humana and Walgreens.
