In a letter to Senate leadership, several organizations asked for the passing of legislation that would reform the patent system and improve competition in the prescription drug space.
Americans are getting older, and some healthcare leaders expect this to be a challenge for the healthcare industry. Others, however, think this is an opportunity for the industry to make improvements, such as engaging adults in their care before they turn 65.
Closing cancer health equity gaps require medical breakthroughs made possible by new funding approaches.
Through the partnership, AARP members are able to purchase prescription and over-the-counter hearing aids through UnitedHealthcare Hearing. They'll also be able to receive free hearing tests.
Startups will be plentiful at the upcoming HLTH conference at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas November 13-16. Here's a glimpse of some of the healthcare pain points they're addressing.
Informed by learnings from its collaboration with AARP, VRHealth announced at CES that it has launched a VR platform, which includes healthcare-related apps for consumers to use at home.
HITLAB carried out three studies between May 2016 through January 2017 in which caregivers assessed care coordination tools, personal emergency response devices, and home care aide hiring tools and provided feedback on their experience.
The future looks bright for the integrated specialty pharmacy model – for health systems, providers, and most importantly, for patients.
So many digital health entrepreneurs have zeroed in on chronic conditions and wellness, but they should be giving more thought to developing products with seniors in mind.
As the healthcare debate continues in Washington, a number of patient, provider and consumer advocate organizations — including AARP, the American Hospital Association and the American Medical Association — have banded together to encourage the Senate to consider the impact of the AHCA on patients.
Behavioral health startup SingFit and balance training business Nymbl Science are among the digital health companies included in the eBook 50+ Innovation Leaders, presented by AARP and selected by MedCity News readers.
From Boomly's online shop to Cure Forward's approach to clinical trial recruitment, entrepreneurial innovation for the aging population are among many themes featured in 50+ Innovation Leaders — an eBook by AARP and MedCity News.
As technology advances, AI-powered tools will increasingly reduce the administrative burdens on healthcare providers.
Trump’s team scored him a touchdown, but their run to the goal line wasn’t pretty. For example, business groups — such as the drug and hospital industries — played no part in shaping the AHCA.
Tom Kottler is the CEO of HealthPrize Technologies, ZipDrug CEO and Co-Founder Stu Libby, and RxAssurance Cofounder and CEO Bob Goodman are among the medication management entrepreneurs highlighted in the eBook.
A group of entrepreneurs taking on some of the challenges and shortcomings of healthcare delivery for the aging population has been spotlighted in an eBook.
Here are some highlights from the 50+ Innovation Leaders eBook highlighting CEOs across smart living and wearables, healthcare delivery, medication management, entrepreneurial innovation and behavioral health.
How can healthcare startups cater to the rapidly expanding senior demographic? Four judges at the AARP Innovation@50+ Live Pitch event shared some solid and tailored advice.