Emergency care in your living room Overwhelmed emergency rooms are driving healthcare players to shift care into the home. Will the movement last?
Healthcare organizations, prepare for more cyberattacks: On the back of Hive’s shutdown, we recap what we saw in 2022, and highlight what to watch out for in 2023.
Kroger Health jumps into clinical trials: The grocery giant beefs up its healthcare offerings, though it’s late to the game against rivals CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.
The future of telemedicine and RPM: What our new forecasts tell us about consumer adoption of telemedicine and RPM in the future.
How chatbots can increase patient engagement: A research study by AllianceChicago shows how personalized messages boosted well-child visits and immunizations among minority patients.
Digital health startups to watch: This week, we spotlight digital health app Peppy and healthcare cybersecurity vendor Censinet on the back of recent funding hauls.
Optum Rx members can now compare prices for generic drugs: The PBM’s new tool will help consumers find the lowest Rx price, but we’re not expecting it to be a big cost saver.
The Federal Trade Commision (FTC) released new guidelines for health-related products—everything from dietary supplements to food to devices. The guidelines encourage marketing that is “truthful, not misleading, and supported by science.” The updates emphasize a few main pillars.
Dollar General isn’t ready for retail health primetime: It’s piloting mobile health clinics in Tennessee—but lacking an in-store element leaves it far behind established retail health players.
Is Amazon’s RxPass too good to be true? We look at the pros and cons of the new program, which offers some generic prescriptions for a flat $5 per month.
Ro goes all-in on weight loss: The D2C healthcare firm is adding a comprehensive weight loss program to its arsenal, but pricing will likely be an issue for consumers.
Healthcare providers don’t understand Gen Z: Recent research shows that healthcare providers may be targeting these young adults the wrong way.
Healthcare workers are still ready to jump ship: Labor issues are top of mind for health systems and other providers, even as organizations proceed with layoffs.
Healthcare interoperability state of play? Health systems are gearing up to spend more on connected health solutions in 2023. We explore the factors propelling this shift.
Doctors say digital tools are vital to patient engagement: We unpack recent research on physicians’ uptake of digital tools and the patient expectations that are driving the shift.
Charging for online messages affects provider and consumer behavior: One health system told clinicians they could charge for certain patient portal messages. We explore how the shift deters patients and confuses doctors.
Digital health startups to watch: This week, we spotlight healthcare staffing firm ShiftKey and food-as-medicine company ModifyHealth on the back of recent funding hauls.
Meta Quest adds connected fitness features for Android users: Fitness apps may spark more consumer interest in the VR headsets.
Transcarent gives members virtual access to medical second opinions: The company is hoping that its tie-up with Cleveland Clinic will generate savings for employer customers.
The least effective drugs get the most TV ad spending: We unpack a recent JAMA Network Online study of ad spending on drugs vs. their therapeutic value and posit the future of Rx ads on connected TVs.