Walgreens, VillageMD to open 40 clinics by next summer
The retailer plans to open primary care clinics in Houston, El Paso, Austin, Phoenix and Orlando by next summer as part of its partnership with startup VillageMD.
Even with pharmacy debut, Amazon unlikely to ‘blow up’ prescription pricing
Two years after acquiring PillPack, Amazon is launching its much-anticipated pharmacy business. But even with some exciting features about price transparency, it's unlikely to dramatically change prescription costs, experts said.
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.
CVS to roll out rapid Covid-19 testing at 1,000 sites
CVS Health plans to add rapid Covid-19 tests at 1,000 locations by the end of the year. The company has not specified which rapid tests it will offer.
Clover, Walmart launch Medicare Advantage plans in Georgia
The plans will include zero-dollar premiums and will give patients access to free primary care visits, dental exams and lab tests at Walmart Health centers across the state.
Sean Slovenski shares why he joined a testing startup, and what’s next for Walmart Health
Slovenski, who helped create the idea for Walmart’s health centers, left the company in August to join testing startup BioIQ. He shares how he built Walmart’s new health strategy from the ground up and what’s next at his new role.
Is Walmart on pace with its former health’s chief’s vision?
Walmart Health disclosed that it plans to open nine more clinics this year, including two in Chicago and seven in Georgia. For next year, it has seven planned clinics in Jacksonville and is looking to Orlando and Tampa as well.
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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.
Aetna rolls out new plan built around CVS pharmacies, retail clinics
The new plan design incorporates some features from Aetna’s parent company. The plan lets members access appointments at HealthHUB and MinuteClinic locations with no copay, and get discounts on health-related items at CVS stores.
Can Walmart change healthcare?
Walmart caught the healthcare industry’s attention when it began opening primary care centers across Georgia, Florida and Illinois. But without its leader, will the effort still be able to keep its momentum?
Walmart Health picks Florida for next planned expansion
After opening four health centers in Georgia and Arkansas, Walmart confirmed that it will expand to Florida next year.
Walgreens sees $1.7B net loss, but analysts like its primary care strategy
Facing declining retail traffic, particularly overseas, Walgreens posted a net loss of $1.7 billion for the quarter ending on May 31. The company still has a long road ahead, but analysts said they liked its long-term strategy with VillageMD.
BioLabs Pegasus Park Cultivates Life Science Ecosystem
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.
Beacon brings mental health services to Texas Walmart store
Beacon Care Services, which is part of behavioral health company Beacon Health Options, has opened a mental health clinic at a Walmart location in Carrollton, Texas.
higi to put health kiosks in Shopko stores in 18 states
The move represents an important step into underserved communities. Shopko, based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, serves small to mid-size cities and small towns that may lack medical services.
Retail clinics don’t save money. But when you hear the reason will you be OK with it?
But CVS says the research drawing this conclusion is flawed.
Consumers will decide the winners and losers of retail health
Retail health is getting more attention from entrepreneurs and investors, as consumers become activists in purchasing our goods and services.