It’s no secret that healthcare in the United States has become unaffordable. In fact, a recent Gallup survey found nearly one in five U.S. adults—a whopping 46 million people—reported they would be unable to pay for high-quality healthcare if they needed it. Healthcare spending has steadily risen over the past several years, and what’s more, […]
GoodRx is arguably most well-known for its search platform that allows consumers to compare drug prices across different pharmacies. Now, it has launched a similar platform for healthcare providers. The new platform, called “Provider Mode,” is designed to help providers search for drug cost information while they are conducting appointments with their patients.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Community pharmacies need to ramp up now to be ready for 2023 and ensure their operations, technology and partnerships are in tip-top shape should more unexpected economic turbulence arrive.
When pharmacies engage on a human level with patient support programs, patients become more fully engaged in their treatment, leading to potentially significant health benefits and good business for pharmacies.
Becton Dickinson is getting into pharmacies with a more than $1.5 billion acquisition of Parata Systems, maker of robotics technologies that automate pharmacy tasks. The deal comes two months after BD completed the spinoff of its diabetes business as a separate, publicly traded company.
James Lott, CEO of Script Health in Chicago, strongly favors the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, the bill that would provide pharmacists expanded reimbursement as he outlined many ways they are already providing care to millions in America.
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
A report from CoverMyMeds interviewed 1000 patients, doctors, and pharmacists and data indicated a further shift towards digital health, challenges in affording medications, and additional roles taken on by pharmacists.
The company will close 300 stores per year starting next spring. As CVS emphasizes health services as part of its strategy, it also plans to change some of its locations into primary care clinics.
CVS recently launched a virtual primary care plan through a partnership with Teladoc, and is redesigning its stores to offer a broader array of health services. In an earnings call, CEO Karen Lynch said the company is starting to get traction with its new insurance plan designs.
The company plans to pair its direct-to-consumer genetic testing with Lemonaid’s online coaching and prescription delivery. It plans to buy the company for $400 million in stock and cash.
Gabby Everett, the site director for BioLabs Pegasus Park, offered a tour of the space and shared some examples of why early-stage life science companies should choose North Texas.
In over 20% of U.S. counties, most people have to drive more than 30 minutes to reach the closest hospital, making them hospital desert areas, according to a recent report. Large swathes of the country are also pharmacy and trauma center deserts.
Seniors are one of the top demographics to visit a pharmacy and they’re on their phones just like other generations – so reaching them by text message is simple and effective while meeting a pharmacy’s bottom-line.
Five Blue Cross Blue Shield plans provided funding to establish Evio, which aims to improve clinical outcomes and cut drug costs. It will initially only offer services to the founding health plans, including data analytics to determine drug performance and enhancing outcomes-based contracting.
The health technology company offers a platform that enables clinicians to more quickly and accurately complete specialty drug enrollment processes. The goal is to simplify the administrative burden on providers and get patients quicker access to the medications they need.
In a month where GoodRx’s stock has been trading below IPO levels, the startup’s leadership says Amazon Pharmacy still isn’t a threat. Citing third-party data, the company said uptake of Amazon's pharmacy services have been low, though the retailer still could pose a threat with its growing healthcare business.