ST. LOUIS — Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today that it has successfully completed the previously announced divestiture of Magellan Rx to Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime).
“We are pleased to continue delivering on our value creation plan with the closing of this transaction, positioning us to remain focused on our core business and strategic priorities on behalf of shareholders,” said Sarah London, Chief Executive Officer of Centene.
Centene acquired Magellan Rx in January 2022 as part of its acquisition of Magellan Health, Inc.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace, the TRICARE program, and individuals in correctional facilities. The Company also contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide a variety of specialty services focused on treating the whole person. Centene focuses on long-term growth and value creation as well as the development of its people, systems, and capabilities so that it can better serve its members, providers, local communities, and government partners.
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