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The future of healthcare?

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: One definitive trend to emerge from the pandemic is that more people are becoming healthcare consumers. They want healthcare to be easier to access and don’t want to wait for necessary medical tests. One urgent care center in Tampa even has its online healthcare records site. People want changes to healthcare.

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Why Walgreens’ US Health President Is ‘Bullish’ on the Role of Retail in Healthcare

MedCity News

healthcare at Walgreens Boots Alliance, said she sees a bright future for retail in healthcare. The post Why Walgreens’ US Health President Is ‘Bullish’ on the Role of Retail in Healthcare appeared first on MedCity News.

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The biggest challenge for healthcare

World of DTC Marketing

American healthcare is the most expensive globally, but it’s not close to being the best. Our healthcare system has become like a mass-market retailer, in the door to treat the problem and out the door with an Rx or other treatment recommendation. So how can our broken healthcare system address this issue?

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Another Retailer Bites the Dust. Is There Still Hope for Retailers After Dollar General/DocGo End Pilot?

MedCity News

The decision comes as numerous retailers have struggled in the healthcare sector. The post Another Retailer Bites the Dust. Is There Still Hope for Retailers After Dollar General/DocGo End Pilot? Dollar General and DocGo have mutually decided to end their mobile clinic pilot. appeared first on MedCity News.

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What Will the Future of Retail Health Look Like?

MedCity News

Retailers aren’t giving up on healthcare — but they are trying to be more strategic in their efforts to disrupt the space. The post What Will the Future of Retail Health Look Like? As these companies re-strategize, experts think they need to center their efforts on building trust and fostering long-term patient engagement.

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Costco Takes On Healthcare, Though Differently From Other Retailers, Experts Say

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But the move is a little different from other retailers like CVS Health and Walgreens. Costco is partnering with Sesame to offer Costco Members discounted pricing on virtual health services, including primary care and mental health.

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Like retail, healthcare needs a virtual presence, Mayo Clinic cardiologist says

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Telemedicine delivers the same level of care as in-person, satisfies patients and physicians and drives down healthcare costs, cardiologist Steve Ommen says.

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