Healthcare Payments
Pfizer Reportedly Plans D2C COVID and Migraine Drug Platform
Wednesday 1st May - 12:21 pmPharmaceutical giant Pfizer is reportedly creating an online platform selling anti-COVID and migraine medications. The platform, the subject ...Walmart to Close Health Centers, Telehealth Offering Amid ‘Lack of Profitability’
Tuesday 30th April - 10:38 amWalmart is shutting down its health centers and telehealth offering, saying there is not a sustainable ...Cautionary ‘Tale of Two Consumers’ Dials Up Personalized Approach to Financial Wellness
Tuesday 30th April - 4:01 amNot all that long ago, as Doug Brown, chief product officer, NCR Voyix Digital Banking, observed, ...CFPB: Medical Bills Plague Lower-Income Americans
Monday 29th April - 2:17 pmNew government data shows 15 million Americans still have medical bills on their credit reports. That’s ...UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty to Testify Before Congress on Cyberattack
Monday 29th April - 11:27 amUnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty will testify before two Congressional committees Wednesday (May 1), addressing the cyberattack that ...Bank of America: Digital Makes Healthcare Payments as Easy as Paying Any Other Merchant
Monday 29th April - 4:01 amThere’s no shortage of analysis these days about the effect inflation has had — and ...Real-Time Payments Help Cure Small Business Healthcare Provider Finances
Thursday 25th April - 4:03 amSmall to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in the healthcare provider segment now use real-time payments more ...UnitedHealth Group Shutting Down Optum Virtual Care Telehealth Business
Wednesday 24th April - 8:10 pmUnitedHealth Group is shutting down its Optum Virtual Care telehealth business. Employees were notified of the shutdown on Thursday (April ...78% of High-Income Women Spend Money on Their Own Medical Care
Wednesday 24th April - 4:37 pmIndependent research reveals that women have been underrepresented in many healthcare studies. PYMNTS Intelligence recently ...Robots Redefine Surgical Landscape for Enhanced Patient Outcomes
Tuesday 23rd April - 5:56 pmThe integration of robotics is reshaping surgical procedures, promising enhanced precision, efficiency, and improved patient ...Hackers Were in Change Healthcare System 9 Days Before Ransomware Attack
Monday 22nd April - 9:34 pmHackers were reportedly in the networks of UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit for days before ...The Chatbot Will See You Now: Medical Experts Debate the Rise of AI Healthcare
Monday 22nd April - 5:08 pmAs artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots become increasingly common in healthcare, questions about their effectiveness and ...AR and VR Have Potential to Reshape Wearable Tech Landscape
Monday 22nd April - 3:28 pmFrequently integrated into wearable devices such as smart glasses and headsets, extended reality (XR) technology — ...Synchrony: Addressing Women’s Economic Needs Can Improve Healthcare
Friday 19th April - 4:03 amHealth is wealth, in more ways than one. That’s because disparities in healthcare spending between ...UnitedHealth Reports Processing Issues at Change Healthcare
Thursday 18th April - 4:00 pmChange Healthcare’s troubles are apparently not over. The company, which is owned by UnitedHealth, said Thursday ...Senator Blames ‘Pink Tax’ for Undermining Women’s Financial Wellness
Tuesday 16th April - 7:51 pmA Pennsylvania lawmaker has once again put the so-called “pink tax” in the spotlight. In a new ...UnitedHealth Takes $872 Million Hit From Ransomware Attack
Tuesday 16th April - 5:01 pmThe recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit cost the company $872 million. Speaking during an earnings ...Kotakt.io Gets $47 Million From Goldman Sachs for AI-Driven Healthcare
Tuesday 16th April - 4:53 pmHealth systems technology firm Kontakt.io has raised $47.5 million to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) solution. “Kontakt.io enables ...Johnson & Johnson Amplifies MedTech Profile in Q1 Earnings
Tuesday 16th April - 1:07 pmJohnson & Johnson (J&J) has emphasized the pivotal role of medical technology (MedTech) in advancing healthcare. During ...From Mirrors to Bathrooms, Options for Connected Devices Grow
Tuesday 16th April - 11:49 amAs PYMNTS recently reported, it may not be long before today’s self-guided household vacuum cleaners ...Report: Ransomware Group Posts Evidence It Holds Change Healthcare Files
Monday 15th April - 7:59 pmA ransomware group has reportedly published several files on the dark web that it says ...CFPB Supports Connecticut Bill to Limit Reporting of Medical Debt
Monday 15th April - 6:54 pmThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has written a letter in support of a Connecticut bill that would ...Walmart Aims to Regain Healthcare Lead Over Amazon
Friday 12th April - 4:02 amWith Amazon having just recently pulled ahead of Walmart in health and wellness, the latter is looking to regain ...New Study Looks at Economic Factors That Define Women’s Health
Friday 12th April - 4:00 amTalk of healthcare disparities has become more common. Consumers seek answers about factors contributing to ...Wellfit and HFD Team to Offer Dental Financing
Tuesday 9th April - 4:32 pmHealthcare technology platform Wellfit has teamed with FinTech HFD to offer consumers more health financing ...Digital Innovation Continues to Shift B2B Healthcare Market
Monday 8th April - 4:00 amHealthcare is its own unique beast, from payments to marketing strategies to the intricacies of ...Drones Take Pharmacy Delivery to More Skies as Health Systems Embrace Trend
Thursday 4th April - 5:11 pmThe intersection of technology and medicine has ushered in a transformative era in healthcare delivery ...Costco and Sesame Expand Partnership to Include Weight Loss Program
Tuesday 2nd April - 9:20 pmCostco and healthcare marketplace Sesame have expanded their partnership to include a weight loss program. This collaboration now offers Costco ...AI Reshapes Online Pharmacy With Speed, Accuracy, Convenience
Friday 29th March - 10:06 amArtificial intelligence is changing the online pharmacy world by simplifying tasks like managing prescriptions, keeping ...US Pledges $10 Million Reward in Hunt for UnitedHealth Hackers
Thursday 28th March - 9:37 amLast month, a hacker group known as ALPHV BlackCat attacked the U.S. healthcare system. Now, the ...Smart Digital Platforms Bridge Gap Between Patients, Prescriptions and Medication Access
Wednesday 27th March - 1:01 pmIn recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements ...Zelis Debuts In-Network Pricing Tool for Health Plans
Tuesday 26th March - 1:21 pmHealthcare technology firm Zelis has introduced an in-network pricing/contract modeling service for health plans. “The addition of this ...Senate Bill Aims to Incentivize Cybersecurity in Healthcare Industry
Monday 25th March - 9:01 pmProposed federal legislation would accelerate Medicare payments to healthcare providers that have suffered a cyberattack, ...Health Here Teams With OVN to Streamline Healthcare Payments
Monday 25th March - 4:17 pmHealthcare payments platform Health Here partnered with the OrthoForum Value Network (OVN) to service self-insured workers seeking care. “Health Here ...Regions Bank Launches Programs to Promote Financial Literacy
Monday 25th March - 3:41 pmRegions Bank is launching education programs to coincide with Financial Literacy Month in April. The effort, announced in a ...UnitedHealth Tackles $14 Billion Claims Backlog From Cyberattack
Sunday 24th March - 4:01 pmChange Healthcare will begin processing more than $14 billion in claims following last month’s cyberattack. UnitedHealth ...Nextech Unveils AI Virtual Assistant for Specialty Physician Practices
Friday 22nd March - 7:15 pmNextech has unveiled three artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that will be added to its range ...Kroger Offloading Specialty Pharmacy Suggests Sometimes Less Is More
Friday 22nd March - 4:53 pmWith Kroger selling off its specialty pharmacy business, it seems that retailers’ efforts to pack more and ...Zelis and Availity Partner to Streamline Healthcare Payments
Thursday 21st March - 12:41 pmZelis and Availity have partnered to streamline the end-to-end process between healthcare payers and providers. This new strategic alliance ...Google Health Developing GenAI Models for Fitbit, Clinicians
Tuesday 19th March - 2:04 pmGoogle Health has announced some of the latest strides it has made in the healthcare industry ...eHealth Technologies Leverages AI to Streamline Patient Care
Monday 18th March - 9:00 pmArtificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a critical tool for enhancing patient care at the ...Kroger to Sell Specialty Pharmacy Business to Elevance Health’s CarelonRx
Monday 18th March - 7:52 pmGrocery store operator The Kroger Company plans to sell its specialty pharmacy business to CarelonRx, a subsidiary of Elevance ...Artificial Intelligence Transforms Consumer Wellness Habits
Friday 15th March - 5:47 pmYour next massage could be powered by artificial intelligence (AI), a sign of how AI ...UHC/Change Healthcare Hack Sows Negative Ripple Effects From a ‘Single Point’ of Failure
Friday 15th March - 10:58 amThere’s a metaphor here — somewhere. A butterfly flaps its wings, a hurricane ensues. A ...GoHealth’s Data Science Platform Draws 75% of Enrollments
Thursday 14th March - 5:39 pmHealth insurance marketplace GoHealth says its investment in its data science platform is paying off. The company launched ...UnitedHealth Group Reports Critical Services Restored After Cyberattack
Thursday 14th March - 2:54 pmUnitedHealth Group (UHG) reported Thursday (March 14) that some critical services are back online at its ...Salesforce’s New AI Platform Leverages Healthcare Data for Personalized Patient Care
Wednesday 13th March - 8:23 pmThe healthcare sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by rapid technological advancements and innovative solutions. This ...HHS Launches HIPAA Rules-Focused Investigation of UnitedHealth Group Cyberattack
Wednesday 13th March - 5:56 pmAn office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has opened an investigation into ...Eli Lilly Picks Amazon Pharmacy to Dispense Diabetes and Obesity Meds
Wednesday 13th March - 12:18 pmDrugmaker Eli Lilly has teamed with Amazon to deliver medications to patients’ homes. The partnership, announced Wednesday (March 13), will ...Report: White House Urges UnitedHealth to Accelerate Payments to Providers
Tuesday 12th March - 5:40 pmWhite House officials reportedly met with UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty and other health insurers to urge them to ...Exploring 6G’s Role in Building a Connected and Intelligent Business Ecosystem
Tuesday 12th March - 3:21 pmAt the intersection of technical innovation and underlying infrastructure lies the potential for ignition. But ...Frazier Healthcare Acquires Payments Firm RevSpring
Tuesday 12th March - 2:12 pmInvestment firm Frazier Healthcare Partners has acquired RevSpring, a payments solution firm for the healthcare field. Frazier announced the deal in ...Virtual Cards Streamline Healthcare Claims as Insurers’ Digital Transformation Gains Momentum
Monday 11th March - 8:24 pmInsurance claims have long been associated with paperwork, delays and frustrations. Whether it’s for auto ...White House Wants UnitedHealth to Expedite Payments Following Hack
Sunday 10th March - 7:47 pmThe White House wants UnitedHealth Group to speed payments to healthcare providers following a recent cyberattack. In an open ...UnitedHealth Cyberattack Could Hurt Hospitals’ Credit
Sunday 10th March - 3:34 pmAmerican healthcare providers may see their credit hurt following the recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth. That’s according to ...Healthcare, Government Lead February Job Gains
Friday 8th March - 5:09 pmHealthcare and government employment led the U.S. economy’s job gains in February. These sectors led the ...Data Shows Digital Healthcare Platforms Get High Marks From Boomers
Thursday 7th March - 3:04 pmTraditional healthcare systems are plagued by inefficiencies and opaque pricing structures, leaving consumers often feeling ...Smarter Wearables Highlight Demand for Real-Time Fitness Data
Thursday 7th March - 4:00 amLed by names like Google, Apple and Samsung, the wearables category of the connected economy ...Zelis Updates ‘SmartShopper’ Healthcare Engagement Tool
Wednesday 6th March - 3:31 pmZelis has debuted a tool designed to help consumers better navigate the healthcare landscape. The healthcare technology ...US Government Expedites Payments to Hospitals Affected by United Breach
Wednesday 6th March - 3:06 pmIn response to a cybersecurity breach that has disrupted the U.S. healthcare system, the federal ...PayPal and Venmo Join TrustCommerce Healthcare Payments Platform
Wednesday 6th March - 10:20 amHealthcare payments firm TrustCommerce added PayPal and Venmo to its U.S. platform. The collaboration, announced Wednesday (March 5) in a press release ...HealthLock and Mastercard Team to Prevent Medical Fraud
Tuesday 5th March - 5:29 pmMedical fraud and overbilling prevention solution HealthLock has expanded its year-old partnership with Mastercard. Beginning April 1, the HealthLock ...Machinify Introduces AI-Powered Apps for Managing Healthcare Claims
Monday 4th March - 9:36 pmMachinify has introduced a suite of three artificial intelligence (AI) apps designed to address the ...Epic River Intros Credit Union Lending Platform for Healthcare Providers
Monday 4th March - 11:40 amEpic River has unveiled a specialized digital lending platform designed to bridge the gap between ...Point-of-Care Payment Options Expand Access to Dental Care for Patients
Monday 4th March - 4:02 amDental services represent a $155 billion market that is projected to grow to $254 billion ...Change Healthcare’s Data Breach No Disruption to GoodRx’s Earnings, Guidance
Thursday 29th February - 2:17 pmHealthcare’s digital transformation is increasing the emphasis on cost transparency and democratizing treatment access. And that’s ...Change Healthcare Hack Leaves Smaller Providers Low on Cash
Thursday 29th February - 11:45 amU.S. health providers are facing financial catastrophe following a week-long cyberattack on Change Healthcare. The ransomware attack has even ...UnitedHealth Group Faces Another DOJ Antitrust Investigation
Tuesday 27th February - 8:51 pmUnitedHealth Group, owner of the biggest U.S. health insurer, is reportedly facing an antitrust investigation ...Report: Ransomware Gang Blackcat Behind Cyberattack on Change Healthcare
Monday 26th February - 7:45 pmThe ransomware gang Blackcat, also known as ALPHV, is reportedly the source of a cyberattack ...VerifiNow Launches Biometric Identity Solution for Telehealth Providers
Monday 26th February - 6:43 pmVerifiNow has launched a patient identity verification solution for telehealth providers. PatientVerifi is designed to meet ...Connected Healthcare Platform b.well Raises $40 Million
Monday 26th February - 4:46 pmConnected healthcare platform b.well has raised $40 million in a Series C funding round led by Leavitt Equity ...Highmark Teams With Google on AI-Powered Health Partnership
Monday 26th February - 4:03 pmHighmark Health is working with Epic and Google Cloud to support payer-provider coordination. “Epic’s Payer Platform ...Samsung Explores Contactless Payments With Galaxy Ring
Monday 26th February - 10:15 amSamsung’s latest wearable device reportedly comes with health-tracking features. The smartphone maker’s Galaxy Ring — the ...Healthcare Data Breaches Present Obstacle to Digital Transformation
Sunday 25th February - 5:55 pmLast week’s data breach of United Health Group’s (UHG) prescription provider comes at a critical ...Change Healthcare Expects Cyberattack Disruption to Last Through Friday
Friday 23rd February - 11:00 amUnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare continues to work to restore systems and resume normal operations after ...
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