Health

Retail health clinic use soared during the pandemic: We examine what drove growth and forecast the future of retail clinic utilization.

Female physicians don’t have time for pharma reps: With more women becoming doctors, pharma companies need to tailor their detailing strategies.

Who wants subscription healthcare? We dive into recent Morning Consult data to see which demographic groups would sign up.

Digital health startups to watch: This week, we spotlight telemental pediatric care provider Bend Health and healthcare communications company Vital on the back of fresh funding.

FDA will reject non-secure medical devices: We unpack the FDA’s new law requiring medical device makers to securitize their products and explain why health system end users must also take action.

Power to the online patient reviewers: Providers need to react to the online feedback from patients, not just ask for it.

Health system leaders anticipate investing more in tech: We examine how digital health vendors can best meet providers’ evolving needs.

Walgreens’ US healthcare segment is on the path to profit: Retail health investments take center stage as COVID-19 vaccinations plummet.

Instacart Health expands food-as-medicine program: It’s partnering with more providers and developing new digital tools to help consumers in need access healthy foods.

Young US adults are avoiding healthcare: The high cost of US healthcare is a challenge for many. Here’s what marketers need to know.

AppliedVR gets CMS coverage for RelieVRx: Virtual reality therapies are edging towards the mainstream

Patients want to view their test results immediately: We explore the debates still raging about the benefits and risks of giving patients instantaneous access to their test results.

Pear Therapeutics is exploring a sale: We dive into the company’s financial difficulties and what it means for digital therapeutics players.

Doctors prove that money doesn’t buy happiness: We look at recent reports on US physicians’ compensation—and what their jobs cost them.

Digital health startups to watch: This week, we spotlight home health data-sharing platform Zus Health and virtual care services company OpenLoop on the back of fresh funding.

Mobile apps can help boost healthcare staff retention: Gozio Health’s platform lets healthcare providers customize apps to keep staff satisfied and smooth patient care journeys.

ChristianaCare joins the subscription healthcare market: Incumbents are rolling out bundled virtual primary care services for consumers. Will the trend take off?

Clinical documentation just got smarter and faster: Microsoft’s Nuance Communications added GPT-4 to its Dragon Ambient eXperience tool. Here’s what it means for providers.

Pharma companies get some love: A recent poll shows some consumers like Big Pharma brands.