Optum has moved to grow its multichannel digital platform by purchasing a majority interest in Audax Health Solutions.
Audax Founder and CEO Grant Verstandig and President and Chief Operating Officer David Ko will lead the company in serving various independent market channels, Optum said Wednesday.
Verstandig said his company aims for the acquisition to further the development of its healthcare administration portfolio.
Optum will extend Audax’s offerings in order to address customers’ demands for benefit options, wellness and healthcare management.