Cigna’s Evernorth division has agreed to buy MDLive, a Florida-based virtual care platform, the company announced Friday, a major bet on the potential of virtual health care.
The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of this year; the purchase price was not disclosed.
MDLive provides 24/7 online access to healthcare providers who get specialized training in virtual care. The company, located in Miramar, said it serves 60 million patients nationwide.
“We see an immediate opportunity to build a new model of care delivery, one that delivers a connected experience with greater affordability, predictability and simplicity,” Evernorth CEO Tim Wentworth said in a statement. “Combining MDLive’s platform and strong network for virtual providers with our comprehensive care solutions, we will be better positioned to optimize the care journey to improve affordability and accessibility.”
Evernorth, Cigna’s health-services division, helped drive strong results at the Bloomfield-based insurer last year.
