The digital health M&A wave is continuing, this time with Universal Health Services’ plan to acquire virtual behavioral health company Talkspace for $835 million. And it’s a deal that makes a lot of sense for both parties, experts say. Universal Health Services (UHS), based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, is a for-profit health system operating […]
Why UHS Is Acquiring Talkspace for $835M
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