Some startups grapple with USPS delays in medication delivery
Some healthcare startups that offer at-home prescription deliveries and test kits have experienced delays with the USPS. They shared how they're navigating the changes.
Paging Dr. Amazon: Company rolls out telehealth service
Amazon launched a new healthcare service for its employees, dubbed Amazon Care. But the service seems poised to expand to a broader user base.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
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.
Surescripts fires back at Amazon by kicking vendor ReMy Health off its network
Surescripts says that instead of using its own National Provider Identification (NPI) number, Pillpack fraudulently used NPIs that was associated with random healthcare providers.
Amazon may file suit against Surescripts for access to patient data
CNBC cited unnamed sources who state that PillPack will be blocked from accessing data about a patient's list of medications and prescription history, which it uses to accurately and safely send out medications to customers.
Report: UPS to launch healthcare delivery service as competition with Amazon heats up
UPS has signed on drugmaker Merck as a partner for a new service that would contract nurses to deliver vaccines straight to patients in their home, according to a report from Reuters.
This is the startup enabling fast-growing mail-order prescription drug brands
Behind companies like Hims, Nurx and Lemonaid sits Truepill's technology, which handles the logistics, shipping and pharmacy fulfillment necessary to run the direct-to-consumer businesses.
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
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.
Amazon taps former Kindle exec to lead pharmacy efforts, reports say
Company veteran Nader Kabbani previously helped lead Kindle's direct publishing platform and the company's Flex last-mile delivery service.
Amazon hints at national online pharmacy plans with new licenses
Pillpack's Phoenix, Arizona facility has been granted nine additional state pharmacy licenses in the past two months, allowing that site to sell into other states.
Walgreens links up with FedEx for nationwide next-day delivery service
Patients who are signed up for alerts that notify them when their prescription is ready can now choose to have their medication delivered to their doorstep for a $4.99 fee.
Amazon’s latest healthcare foray is a major step into health informatics
A new software service from the company called Amazon Comprehend Medical uses machine learning and natural language processing to extract relevant medical information from doctors' notes, clinical trial reports and patient health records.
Maximize Revenue and Patient Care with Strategic Weight Loss Management
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
CVS pilots new membership program in the face of increased competition from the likes of Amazon
The pharmacy company has launched a pilot membership program in the Boston area called CarePass that offers free one or two day delivery on most prescription medications and purchases, a discount on items under the CVS Health brand, access to a 24/7 pharmacist hotline and a $10 monthly store credit.
Express Scripts to expand network offerings to mail-order pharmacies in nod to changing consumer trends
The network expansion represents a willingness to engage with online pharmacy businesses in order to "evolve with industry trends," according to the company.
Walmart hires former Humana exec to head up healthcare unit
Sean Slovenski, the former vice president of innovation at Humana, has been tapped as Walmart's senior vice president of health and wellness.
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Amazon will acquire PillPack, ending months of speculation
Just a few months ago Walmart seemed poised to acquire the business. The deal seems to address speculation over how online retailer Amazon would move into the prescription drug business but the news sent share prices for retail pharmacies tumbling.
The rise of PillPack from scrappy startup to Walmart acquisition target
PillPack has set itself apart, particularly with its customer-centered approach to disrupt the traditional pharmacy model and now Walmart is engaging the company in acquisition talks, according to CNBC.