Labcorp extends leadership in women’s health with acquisition of Ovia Health
Transaction Improves Patient Experience, Patient Outcomes and Aims to Reduce Health Care Costs
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The transaction extends Labcorp’s position as a leading, go-to source for women’s health insights, opens new avenues for personalized care experiences and fosters better dialogue between health care providers and their patients.
“Patients, doctors and health systems are increasingly using digital health solutions to inform health care and treatment options,” said Dr.
“Joining Labcorp enables us to broaden our impact and improve every woman’s opportunity to have a healthy pregnancy and access necessary care and resources,” said
The acquisition marks Labcorp’s continued investment in its women’s health capabilities and represents the next step in a collaborative relationship developed during the past year. The two companies began exploring ways of leveraging their shared commitment to improving patient outcomes following a strategic investment from Labcorp’s
Specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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