Virgin Pulse, HealthComp to merge through $3B deal

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Top Story Virgin Pulse, HealthComp To Merge Through $3B Deal As a combined entity, Virgin Pulse and HealthComp will serve more than 1,000 self-insured employers and more than 20 million members. New Mountain Capital will be the majority owner. Sponsored Content Remote Patient Monitoring: Gaining Insight into Patient Health from Afar Presented by Greenway Health The era of remote patient monitoring is ushering in a new era of healthcare, characterized by data-driven insights, personalized care, and efficient resource utilization. Learn More>> Please Tell Us What You Think If you haven't already - You still have time to provide us feedback on what works for you and what doesn't on MedCity News. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts. At the end of the survey, you can enter to win a $250 gift card. Thank you. Take Survey Now

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