As artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots become increasingly common in healthcare, questions about their effectiveness and reliability continue to spark debate. The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an AI health assistant, but recent reports say it’s not always accurate. Experts say health chatbots could have...
Health is wealth, in more ways than one. That’s because disparities in healthcare spending between patients are highly correlated to disparities in health outcomes. And, due to the historical underrepresentation and undertreatment of women in various healthcare specialties, the situation is particularly exacerbated when viewed...
A Pennsylvania lawmaker has once again put the so-called “pink tax” in the spotlight. In a new study, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., accuses corporations of disproportionately undermining the financial well-being of women by charging them more than what men pay for day-to-day products and services,...
With Amazon having just recently pulled ahead of Walmart in health and wellness, the latter is looking to regain its lead by expanding its presence in the space. The retailer is adding 18 more Walmart Health centers in Texas this year alone, per a Wednesday (April 10) announcement, on...
Talk of healthcare disparities has become more common. Consumers seek answers about factors contributing to these disparities and ways to overcome them. New research from PYMNTS Intelligence explores whether familial responsibilities and financial limitations drive the gender disparity in healthcare outcomes. There are clear differences...
Healthcare technology platform Wellfit has teamed with FinTech HFD to offer consumers more health financing solutions. “This collaboration signifies a pivotal step towards enhancing accessibility to healthcare financing solutions across the entire credit spectrum,” the companies said in a Tuesday (April 9) press release. With the partnership,...
Healthcare is its own unique beast, from payments to marketing strategies to the intricacies of its supply chain. The sector is witnessing a transformation, especially in the B2B domain. Digital payments, online procurement platforms and artificial intelligence are igniting a phase shift that is reshaping the B2B healthcare landscape. While those...
In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer expectations. One of the most significant advancements lie in the integration of digital tools and solutions aimed at streamlining medication access and delivery. This shift holds promise,...
Healthcare technology firm Zelis has introduced an in-network pricing/contract modeling service for health plans. “The addition of this solution further solidifies the company’s position to help health plans understand and proactively navigate claim pricing, processing and financial impacts resulting from contract changes,” Zelis said in a news release...