Healthcare

Health care, health-care, or healthcare is the maintenance or improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people. Health care is delivered by health professionals in allied health fields.

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13% of Consumers Schedule Doctor’s Appointments via Voice Tech
13% of Consumers Schedule Doctor’s Appointments via Voice Tech
September 25, 2023  |  Voice Activation

Healthcare innovation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with more and more industry players and stakeholders increasingly adopting newer technologies to simplify patients’ activities. Take...

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GoodRx Maintains Healthy Lead in Latest Provider Rankings of Prescription Apps
GoodRx Maintains Healthy Lead in Latest Provider Rankings of Prescription Apps
September 25, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

As we transition into the fall season, the flu season also draws near. With lots of coughing and sneezing going around, it’s no wonder that...

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Costco Teams With Sesame to Offer Shoppers Health Visits
Costco Teams With Sesame to Offer Shoppers Health Visits
September 25, 2023  |  Partnerships

Costco is offering members medical care via a partnership with online health marketplace Sesame. The deal comes as several retailers expand their healthcare offerings. According...

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These High Schoolers Are Using AI to Improve Healthcare Access
These High Schoolers Are Using AI to Improve Healthcare Access
September 22, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Summer is over, and school is back in session for most high schoolers across America. But two U.S. high schoolers aren’t like most others. Rohan...

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CFPB Wants to Wipe Medical Bills From Credit Reports
CFPB Wants to Wipe Medical Bills From Credit Reports
September 21, 2023  |  Healthcare Financing

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has begun a rulemaking process aimed at removing medical bills from Americans’ credit reports. This move is intended to provide financial...

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PYMNTS’ Telemedicine App Ranking Maps Convenient Virtual Care
PYMNTS’ Telemedicine App Ranking Maps Convenient Virtual Care
September 21, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

With the fall season here, consumers want virtual healthcare to be seamless, like a cozy autumn afternoon. The PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Telemedicine Apps is designed to...

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Data-Driven ‘Quality Touchpoints’ Drive Value-Based Healthcare Outcomes for Seniors and the Workforce
Data-Driven ‘Quality Touchpoints’ Drive Value-Based Healthcare Outcomes for Seniors and the Workforce
September 21, 2023  |  Healthcare

J.P. Morgan Payments Global Co-Head of Healthcare Payments Jeff Lin, and agilon health Chief Financial Officer Tim Bensley, told Karen Webster that value-based healthcare has...

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HealNow Raises $5.5 Million to Expand Checkout Solution for Pharmacies
HealNow Raises $5.5 Million to Expand Checkout Solution for Pharmacies
September 20, 2023  |  Investments

HealNow has secured $5.5 million in seed funding for its checkout solution for the pharmacy industry.  With the new funding, HealNow plans to accelerate product...

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Walmart Expands Animal Health Plans With First Pet Services Center
Walmart Expands Animal Health Plans With First Pet Services Center
September 20, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart’s latest venture into the healthcare space involves four-legged patients. The retailer announced in a Thursday (Sept. 20) press release the launch of its first...

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