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Baton-Rouge Startup MasteryPrep Aims to Arm Students and Teachers with Test Prep Expertise

While standardized tests aren’t fun, and some even debate the actual merit of having children take several standardized tests to measure academic success and potential, they are a necessary evil of the current academic system. Luckily, there are organizations that focus on helping students and teachers become better at taking these tests, and helping teachers administer test preparation material…

On April 8th, health services company Optum acquired walk-in medical care provider MedExpress. Terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed.

This purchase serves as a continuation of UnitedHealth Group’s earlier buying streak. In September 2014, Optum agreed to acquire MedSynergies, a physician practice-consulting firm. The company also bought care-monitoring company Alere Health for $600…