Drug prices put pressure on consumers: Market forces and federal legislation will halt growth in drug spending over the next five years. We detail some caveats on the back of new data.
AmerisourceBergen turns to telehealth: The pharmaceutical distributor is partnering with SteadyMD to use telehealth as a means to boost Rx sales.
ChatGPT cares more than your doctor does: Doctors rated the AI chatbot’s responses to patient queries more informative and empathetic than physicians’ responses. But empathy doesn’t equal accuracy.
Texting could keep patients from switching docs: Texts also help them stay on track with appointments and meds. Doctors that don’t keep up with these preferences risk losing patients and getting higher no-show rates.
The pandemic may be over, but healthcare will never be the same: The public health emergency ends on May 11, but some pandemic changes are here to stay. We detail new data and our own predictions on the future of healthcare.
Healthcare billing and payments are old school and confusing: We detail fundamental upgrades that can eliminate consumers’ frustrations and prevent late or missed payments.
Doctors like telehealth, to an extent: They’re content with the telehealth visits they’ve conducted, but when asked to stack up virtual to in-person care—they’ll say there’s no comparison.
Amazon calls it quits another healthcare offering: The Big Tech giant is shutting down its Halo division—we unpack the multiple factors behind the decision.
Thirty-one percent of US adults said social media has a positive effect on their mental health, per YouGov. However, almost as many (30%) feel it has a negative influence. Across generations, millennials are most likely to report a positive effect, while Gen Xers are more likely to cite a negative impact.
Digital health startups to watch: We spotlight digital patient engagement platform Memora Health and senior-focused primary care provider Gather Health on the back of fresh funding.
Texting could keep patients from switching docs: Texts also help patients stay on track with their appointments and meds. Doctors that don’t keep up with these preferences risk losing patients and getting higher no-show rates.
Kaiser Permanente and Geisinger agree to merge: Here’s why this is a big deal for digital health companies in the value-based care space.
Convenience, access to care drive patients to health apps: But don’t expect consumers to pay for them.
Oura goes offline with Best Buy deal: The smart ring is moving into bricks-and-mortar sales to capture consumers’ attention.
Hint Health teams up with Eden Health: Direct primary care rivals are banding together in the face of growing competition.
Cost Plus Drugs links up with independent pharmacies: It’s yet another move by the company to cut big-name pharmacy benefit managers out of the picture.
Measuring digital patient engagement: Providers know they need consumer-friendly offerings to ward off competitors. Next, they’ll be able to track how patients are interacting with their digital tools.
Smart hospitals go beyond digital: Cleveland Clinic will deploy Verizon’s private 5G network at its new Mentor, Ohio hospital. Here’s why it’s a model for the hospital of the future.
Patient empowerment is a double-edged sword: The Edelman Trust Barometer shows a growing number of consumers around the world are trusting friends, family, and social media for medical advice.
Digital health startups to watch: This week, we spotlight data analytics company Arcadia and digital mental health player Spring Health on the back of fresh funding.