Morning Headlines 10/12/23

Evernorth Acquires Bright.md Technology Platform, Enhances MDLIVE’s Virtual Care Experience for Patients and Clinicians

Cigna’s Evernorth Health Services subsidiary acquires and will incorporate Bright.md’s asynchronous virtual care technology and clinical assets into its MDLive telehealth service.

FDA Establishes New Advisory Committee on Digital Health Technologies

The FDA will create a Digital Health Advisory Committee to help the agency better understand the benefits, risks, and clinical outcomes associated with digital health technologies.

Health tech company in bankruptcy cuts 20 jobs, names new CEO

UpHealth Holdings, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection several weeks ago, lays off 20 employees and names a new CEO as part of its cost-reduction efforts.