GoodRx, CVS Caremark partner on Rx discounts: We explore why pharmacy benefit managers are now motivated to team up with GoodRx.
Digital health startups to watch: We spotlight medical scanning company Neko Health and provider credentialing platform Verifiable on the back of fresh funding.
On today's episode, we discuss the state of millennials' health, the most popular ways this generation engages with healthcare, and what digital health tools interest them the most. "In Other News," we talk about who's selling unapproved weight loss drugs, and how and why healthcare providers and Gen Z consumers are meeting on TikTok. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Lisa Phillips.
Providers and marketers must better engage Hispanics in their communities: Otherwise, they’ll be dealing with worse health outcomes as patients disconnect from the medical system.
Employers need to talk up mental health benefits: Workers want mental health benefits, but most aren’t using what’s available. Lack of awareness or confusion are problems for both parties.
Digital health funding dried up in H1 2023: The number of deals and dollars dropped in Q1 and Q2 as casual investors left the market. Here’s what it means for the industry now.
Walmart brings HIV care into its pharmacies: The retailer hopes that providing resources and services for a highly-stigmatized disease will build trust with consumers.
New health tech means more cybersecurity incidents: But it’s not all bad news. Finally, healthcare security professionals are getting more money to protect their expanding networks.
Primary care is a Prime Day deal: Amazon is discounting annual membership to its One Medical service this year. And that’s just the beginning.
Our top 5 articles in H1 2023: Mobile health apps, social media, generative AI, and patient behaviors drew the most attention from our digital health audience.
Gen Zers in the US want their brands to support mental health more than any other cause, cited by 53% of those surveyed by ICSC and Big Village. Tied for second place are environmental causes, including climate change and sustainability, and racial and gender equity (47% each).
Digital health startups to watch: We spotlight senior-focused care provider Author Health and healthcare RCM company Outbound AI on the back of fresh funding.
Medical misinformation isn’t freedom of speech: As more consumers turn to online sources to diagnose their health conditions, a federal judge’s order could help spread harmful medical content.
Telehealth helps capture patients: Healthcare marketers cannot miss out on the opportunity to promote convenient healthcare offerings to consumers.
The cost of medical care keeps rising: Continued inflation, workforce shortages, and demand for specialty drugs will cause a 7.0% for health plans in 2024.
Big retailers are accumulating assets from across the healthcare ecosystem. This includes adding pharmacy and health insurance capabilities, as well as provider services such as home health, telehealth, primary, specialty, and urgent care.
Digital health startups to watch: We spotlight AR surgical company Augmedics and Gen Z-focused virtual health provider Caraway on the back of fresh funding.
Calm Health will roll out cancer-specific mental health program: It’s working with clinical experts to develop the solution—its employer and health plan customers will feel comforted.
VillageMD gets a rebrand: A new campaign aimed at boosting chronic care patient panels comes on the heels of disappointing Q3 2023 results for Walgreens. Will it be enough?
Concerns regarding social media’s effect on young people are on the rise. Explore the current state of Gen Zers’ mental health, how they feel about social media, and their willingness to receive care.