U.S. health insurer Humana is in advanced talks to acquire acute care provider Kindred Healthcare in partnership with private equity firms Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe and TPG, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
A deal would provide the latest example of the growing convergence between consumer health and insurance, following CVS Health’s agreement earlier this month to acquire Aetna for $69 billion.
Humana has been investing significantly in its home health capabilities, Humana At Home, which the insurer touts as a compliment to its Medicare Advantage franchise. If the negotiations are successful, a deal could come as early as this week, the source said, asking not to be identified because the matter is confidential.
