Amazon has added new health and beauty-related services to its healthcare offering. The company announced Thursday (Nov. 14) that Amazon Prime members can now address things like hair loss, anti-aging and erectile dysfunction for a price as low as a respective $16, $10 and $19...
As digital tools and technology become an integral part of healthcare, two key players — GoodRx and Oscar Health — are making strides in the industry. Both companies have demonstrated solid financial performance while focusing on enhancing digital engagement and improving accessibility to healthcare services. Despite...
As healthcare organizations look to the future, Generative AI is becoming a crucial tool for driving long-term growth and improving patient care. With its ability to enhance operational efficiency, support innovation and optimize customer service, GenAI is gaining traction across the sector. Realizing its full potential,...
The healthcare industry might be likened to a battleship when it comes to payments innovation. It’s massive and slow to turn, but once turned, the waves made are enormous. In the United States, for example, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimated that the...
November 07, 2024
The healthcare industry might be likened to a battleship when it comes to payments innovation. It’s massive and slow to turn, but once turned, the waves made are enormous. In the United States, for example, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimated that the healthcare sector accounts for as much as 17% of GDP. […]
November 06, 2024
CVS Health’s third-quarter earnings results released Wednesday (Nov. 6) reflected the company’s ongoing efforts to adapt to a changing healthcare and retail environment. As it continued to overhaul its operations...
November 01, 2024
Though it’s a truism that the world’s become more digitized — Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App are all staples of everyday life while we bank online, order online, and stream...
October 31, 2024
Healthcare is among the largest industries in the world, and with the territory come pain points and inefficiencies as small- to medium-sized companies seek to tap working capital and streamline...
November 19, 2024
Visa Direct, Zelis and Dash Solutions have teamed up to simplify and expedite healthcare disbursements. This collaboration allows members to choose their preferred payment method and receive payments within minutes of approval, the companies said in a Tuesday (Nov. 19) press release. It also lessens administrative burdens and reduces payment fraud risks, according to the […]
November 14, 2024
Amazon has added new health and beauty-related services to its healthcare offering. The company announced Thursday (Nov. 14) that Amazon Prime members can now address things like hair loss, anti-aging...
November 05, 2024
Smaller pharmacies are accusing GoodRx and CVS of colluding to suppress generic prescription drug reimbursements. As Reuters reported Tuesday (Nov. 5), drug coupon aggregator GoodRx and a pair of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) — CVS’s Caremark unit and Express...
November 01, 2024
Two federal agencies warned healthcare providers, Medicare Advantage plans and debt collectors not to improperly bill Qualified Medicare Beneficiary recipients (QMBs), who generally cannot be billed for cost-sharing by healthcare...
