Firefly Health’s patients now can get in-home care: We examine why healthcare stakeholders are bullish on moving care to the home.
Elevance follows the money: On the back of the health insurer’s acquisition of specialty pharmacy company BioPlus, we detail why this market is attracting big buyers.
Amazon cuts costs, not care: We look at Amazon’s unsurprising cost-cutting moves and why its healthcare ventures aren’t on the table.
Sweatcoin leads US mobile health apps in traffic, with 15.0 million unique visitors in August. Fitbit and MyChart rank No. 2 and No. 3, with 12.5 million and 12.1 million unique visitors, respectively.
Walgreens catches up to CVS with Summit Health acquisition: We examine the deal’s impact on the investing players as well as those who are falling behind in the retail health competition.
Headspace Health goes head-to-head with Calm: We explore why employers might be interested in new offerings from both mental health platforms.
Branding is big in D2C healthcare: We unpack Hims & Hers’ recent marketing moves, which included a 105% spending increase in the third quarter.
Medical bill-paying made simpler: Here’s how Highmark Health is streamlining the patient billing-paying process in real time.
Pear Therapeutics scores insurance contract with Wisconsin DHS: We assess the impact insurance coverage could have on managing substance use disorder and opioid use disorder.
Snapchat aims for millennials but hits Gen Z (again): We think the social media platform’s new fitness-focused augmented reality feature will be more appealing to Gen Z than its target audience.
Healthcare providers need to reestablish trust with patients: Consumers don’t trust doctors and hospitals as much as they used to. We explore what’s driving that trend and how providers can earn their trust back.
Nuvance’s RPM program reaches a new market: We assess the value of a remote patient monitoring program for mild cognitive impairment patients.
Digital health startups to watch: This week, we spotlight school-based telehealth company Hazel Health and healthcare navigation platform HealthJoy.
China’s prolonged COVID-19 shutdowns lead to factory escapes: With cases spiking, manufacturers like Foxconn are turning to bonuses to keep production moving, but some workers are running away.
Consumers reach consensus on telehealth: Elevance Health’s recent survey on virtual primary care shows patients who’ve used it, like it. Now, how will insurers respond?
Walgreens-backed VillageMD eyes medical group acquisition: Walgreens’ interest in a merger with Summit Health aligns with its plans to capitalize on outpatient care.
Health systems join forces on a turnkey digital health solution: We explore why disruptors should have their eyes on the development of a new virtual and at-home care company.
Frictionless billing isn’t fiction in healthcare: We unpack Banner-Aetna’s announcement on a new frictionless billing program for its members.
YouTube calls on docs to share expert knowledge: The video hosting platform’s latest move to combat health misinformation comes at a critical time.
Walmart Health expands clinics in Florida: We look at why 16 new health centers won’t be a gamechanger.