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Trending: Financial Solutions Bridge Gap Between Women’s Health and Wealth
July 10, 2024

When women thrive, communities prosper. And that’s why tackling the challenge of empowering women’s health is so important. “Women spend on average 8% less time on their healthcare each month than men, which negatively impacts their health outcomes,” Synchrony Health and Wellness CEO Beto Casellas...

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Exclusive: Color CEO Says AI-for-Oncology Copilots Detect and Treat Cancer Earlier
July 08, 2024

The most popular applications of artificial intelligence (AI) today typically center around automating routine tasks. But that’s not to say that the innovation doesn’t hold extraordinary potential beyond its mastery of the mundane. Within healthcare, AI’s ability to ingest vast amounts of data and analyze...

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Telehealth Declines as AI and In-Person Visits Rise Post-Pandemic
July 04, 2024

During the pandemic, they were heroes. Now, they’re apparently expendable. In what is becoming a pattern in healthcare, on Tuesday (July 2), Oregon Health & Science University cut a telehealth nursing unit set up in March 2020 that was once featured on its website for its...

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CFPB’s Spotlight on Medical Payment Products Threatens Chilling Effect on Healthcare Access
July 03, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is sharpening its focus on healthcare payments, and the result may be that at least for some consumers who have shown interest in payment plans and especially cards, getting and paying for necessary care may be out of reach....

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PrimeRx Intros Online Marketplace for Pharmacies
July 02, 2024

Pharmacy management solutions firm PrimeRx has debuted PrimeRx MARKET, an online marketplace for pharmacies. “Formerly known as Trxade, PrimeRx MARKET represents a significant expansion in PrimeRx’s commitment to enhancing the operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of pharmacies nationwide,” the company said in a news release Tuesday...

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3 Big Ideas: A Sneak Peek at the Women’s Wellness Index Report
July 01, 2024

Women are feeling the economic toll that healthcare bills exact, and for those without a financial safety net to fall back on, this burden can have a real impact on their well-being. The upcoming “2024 Women’s Wellness Index” report, a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and...

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Publix Debuts Virtual Care Services via WellSync
June 27, 2024

Grocery chain Publix is the latest company to bring healthcare to the retail space. The company’s customers can now access virtual care services through digital healthcare firm WellSync, according to a Tuesday (June 25) press release. After filling out an online health questionnaire, customers can...

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GoodRx Debuts Tracker to Monitor Out-of-Pocket Prescription Costs
June 26, 2024

GoodRx aims to give consumers a better handle on prescription affordability. The prescription savings platform introduced its Prescription Cost Tracker to monitor out-of-pocket prescription spending trends in the United States, according to a Wednesday (June 26) press release. “Helping Americans get the healthcare they need...

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Weave Launches Experience Platform for Healthcare Practices With Multiple Locations
June 26, 2024

Weave has launched a new experience platform for healthcare practices with multiple locations, including dental service organizations, vision, veterinary and medical groups. This new enterprise experience joins the company’s existing platform designed for small and medium-sized healthcare businesses, Weave said in a Wednesday (June 26)...