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Wellverse promises investments, continuity for HME providers
October 2, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
IRVING, Texas – Wellverse will use its independence to accelerate investments in distribution and private-label products, while maintaining its longstanding commitment to HME providers, says President Stanton McComb.
Here's what McComb had to say about what will be changing and, equally as important, what won't be changing as the company makes its official name change from McKesson Medical-Surgical Solutions to Wellverse in the new year.
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McKesson signals next phase for MMS with new name
August 7, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
IRVING, Texas – McKesson’s Medical-Surgical Solutions business plans to formally operate as Wellverse starting in January 2027, as part of a phased transition, says McKesson CEO Brian Tyler.
The company announced the new name on Aug. 5 as part of its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.
“Wellverse delivers a future where health care providers and patients thrive,” Tyler said during a conference call to discuss the results. “This is an important...
McKesson debuts Wellverse name for Medical-Surgical Solutions business
August 6, 2026HME News Staff
IRVING, Texas – McKesson has announced Wellverse is the new name of the future standalone McKesson Medical-Surgical Solutions business.
As part of its fiscal year 2027 first quarter financial results, the company also noted that on June 9 it established a secured Term Loan B facility of $2.25 billion in support of the planned separation of the business. Previously, it sold an approximately 13% minority interest in the business to Apollo Funds for $1.25 billion.
“This represents...