MedCity News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Adopting consumer strategies from leading retailers can give MA plans an edge in an increasingly competitive market filled with new entities while improving quality, reducing cost, and improving member loyalty.

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MedCity News

MAY 18, 2023

Retail clinic claims volumes have shot up by 200% in the past five years, according to a new report.

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MedCity News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Retail pharmacy chains and Amazon are transforming themselves into omnichannel healthcare providers, developing primary care services and virtual tools through acquisitions, partnerships and investments.

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MedCity News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Whether it was Amazon’s buy of One Medical or CVS Health’s acquisition of Signify Health, retailers made waves in healthcare this year. Across all of the deals, it’s clear that expanding access to medical services is the key goal, experts said. And this is only the beginning.

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MedCity News

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Healthcare stakeholders should prepare for key changes, such as care becoming even more inaccessible for rural patients and additional retail entrants into the clinic space. On Thursday, Forrester released a report predicting major trends that would shape healthcare in 2023.

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MedCity News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

While retailers could prove beneficial to home health, it’s too early to tell, experts said. Walgreens Boots Alliance recently announced it will acquire its remaining 45% stake in home care company CareCentrix for $392 million. The news follows CVS Health’s plans to acquire Signify Health.

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MedCity News

MAY 29, 2023

While retailers already have a customer service focus, there is a steep learning curve to healthcare and the nuances of how things operate.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Increasing diagnosis of chronic diseases is expected to lead to fast growth in retail pharmacies. The rising incidence of long-standing diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer requires prolonged medication and, thus, drives the growth and need for retail pharmacies in the market. Speciality care.

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Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 21, 2023

Throughout RBC 2023, Cardinal Health leaders recognized the role of retail independent pharmacies as cornerstones in their communities, delivering personalized care with passion and dedication to the families they serve.

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Contrarian Sales Techniques

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Retail sales techniques are the strategies and tactics that retailers use to encourage customers to make a purchase. One of the most basic retail sales techniques is upselling , which involves encouraging customers to upgrade to a higher-priced product or add on additional items to their purchase.

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PM360

MAY 4, 2023

Adheris Health , a MedAdvisor company, and leading provider of patient engagement solutions, earned its second consecutive Retail Excellence Award (REX) for Technology & Automation from Drug Store News (DSN) , the number one source of news and information for retail pharmacy professionals.

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 4, 2023

Retail pharmacies in the US will be able to dispense mifepristone-based therapies to end pregnancies after the FDA introduced changes to its regulatory framework for the products. The post FDA clears way for retail pharmacy sale of abortion pills appeared first on.

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MedCity News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Recent failures in the retail health space beg the question: Is primary care only suited to remain within traditional players? Four healthcare executives shared their responses to this question during a panel at HLTH in Las Vegas. The post Can Primary Care Thrive Outside of Traditional Healthcare Players? appeared first on MedCity News.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Bill Roth, General Manager, Managing Partner, Blue Fin Group, discusses key takeaways of the breakout session.

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Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 26, 2022

This year, retail pharmacists were interested in diabetes research, saving patients money, and influenza vaccine candidates.

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Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 13, 2023

Session at NACDS Total Store Expo discusses minor changes that retail companies can make to mesh artificial intelligence into their work to increase sales, improve margins, and lower costs.

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MedCity News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

To meet evolving consumer expectations, providers must have a strong digital marketing strategy and user experience online. Here are 5 healthcare marketing trends to pay attention to in 2024.

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Clarivate

APRIL 18, 2024

As Amazon taps technology to rewire healthcare and medicine delivery, employee-owned supermarket chain Hy-Vee is launching new programs that draw consumers to its robust retail health and pharmacy business, which includes a fleet of mobile health units and numerous healthcare clinics operated by provider partners, among other services.

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MedCity News

JULY 30, 2024

Humana is leasing clinical space at 23 Walmart Supercenter retail stores. The move is logical for the insurer as it builds out its senior primary care business, experts say. The post Analysis: Humana is Boldly Going Where Walmart Stumbled appeared first on MedCity News.

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MedCity News

APRIL 9, 2023

The creation of consistent and high value engagements with individuals across their digital and in-person engagements​ will enable these providers to both attract and retain consumers in the rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem.

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MedCity News

MAY 1, 2024

Experts think retailers simply aren’t prepared to handle the bevy of challenges that come along with delivering healthcare — but could this news also be a sign of the system being broken? Walmart’s decision to shutter its healthcare division reflects just how difficult it is to achieve profitability in the primary care and telehealth markets.

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Fierce Pharma

AUGUST 17, 2023

retail pharmacies, the company said. In May, the U.K. company was first to secure FDA approval for its shot Arexvy for adults 60 and older, beating out rivals from Pfizer and Moderna. And now—well in advance of the fall and winter RSV season—Arexvy is available in major U.S.

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MedCity News

JULY 14, 2024

To make this happen, Walgreens will have to let go of its retail clinic dreams and focus more on making its core pharmacy business as strong as possible. Walgreens’ financial performance is still rocky, but experts agree there is a good chance that CEO Tim Wentworth can lead the company to recovery.

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MedCity News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Losing these retail medication outlets creates more than just pharmacy deserts. In many low-income and underserved areas, drugstores also serve as grocery stores and hubs for essential services, and hence their closures mean communities lose crucial access points for a variety of goods and services.

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Fierce Pharma

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Spikevax revenue for the quarter came to $2.8 billion, topping analyst expectations of $2.5 billion.

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MedCity News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

HLTH 2024, scheduled for October 20-23 at the Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas, will highlight new programming, a physicians roundtable, generative AI, the shifting landscapes of telemedicine, retail health, women’s health, and lots more. The post Get Ready for HLTH 2024: A Preview Guide appeared first on MedCity News.

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MedCity News

JULY 28, 2022

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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MedCity News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Hospitals go to great lengths to deliver exceptional care to their patients. That commitment should extend to the digital space. By making your inventory visible, breaking down data silos, and building a better patient experience, providers will have happier patients and healthier margins.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As the retail drug pharmacy space undergoes significant change, new formats and designs that centre on the consumer are emerging.

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MedCity News

JULY 3, 2024

retail pharmacies and medical equipment suppliers. Abbott recently launched the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor, which it says is the smallest and most discreet sensor on the market. It will soon be available in U.S. The post Abbott Says Its Latest CGM Sensor Is Its Most Discreet Yet appeared first on MedCity News.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 18, 2024

As Asda sets up a nationwide retail pharmacy in the UK and US grocer pharmacies expand, scaling up this model will be the next frontier.

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MedCity News

MAY 24, 2024

Tracey James, chief operating officer of Walgreens’ specialty pharmacy business, talked about the retailer’s vision of innovating in the specialty pharmacy world, as well as about affordability and access.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The FDA has issued warning letters to two online sellers for selling unapproved versions of semaglutide and tirzepatide.

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MedCity News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Primary care is essential to living healthier lives, and we need all forms of it, from small local practices to big health systems and retail chains. Ultimately, it’s going to be all primary care hands on deck, working together to make a lasting change for the health of Americans.

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MedCity News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The model has the potential to increase drug costs, but it remains to be seen, according to Creagh Milford, SVP of retail health at CVS Health. Blue Shield of California recently switched up its pharmacy benefit model by distributing responsibilities to several different vendors.

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

MARCH 20, 2024

Presentation offers insight on this aforementioned model that assists retail and specialty-lite brands.

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MedCity News

AUGUST 17, 2023

As retail disruptors like CVS, Walgreens and Amazon buy more and more primary care assets, the healthcare industry is seeing an increased demand for physicians and advanced practitioners. In the case of nurse practitioners, this rise in demand is also boosting their salaries.

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