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CVS Reportedly Eyeing Signify Health to Expand Into Medical Services
August 07, 2022

CVS is reportedly looking to purchase healthcare platform Signify Health, which would allow the drugstore chain to expand into home health services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Healthcare Represents 20% of GDP That Desperately Needs Payments Efficiency
August 05, 2022

At more than $4 trillion, healthcare spending in the United States accounts for nearly 20% of gross domestic product (GDP), a far greater share than other Organization for Economic Cooperation (OECD) countries. There are many reasons for this disparity, but inefficiency and ineffectiveness in purchasing...

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CVS Moves Closer to Offering Primary Healthcare
August 03, 2022

CVS said it would either purchase or take a stake in a primary-care company before the year is over, part of a wave of pharmacy retailers strengthening their medical care offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Korean Team Develops Nanotech Health Monitoring Tattoo
August 02, 2022

Researchers in South Korea may have found a way to let patients receive a tattoo that alerts them to health issues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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High Cost of Healthcare Is Leading Cause of Canceled Patient Appointments
August 01, 2022

Among patients who canceled healthcare appointments in the last year for any reason other than their condition improving, 46% did so because the cost was too high, according to “The Healthcare Conundrum,” a PYMNTS and Experian Health collaboration based on a survey of 2,483 consumers....

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Telehealth Tech at Crossroads as In-Office Visits Resume
August 01, 2022

Telehealth continues seeking its new level in the post-pandemic treatment mix as the technology transitions to a more permanent and settled role in healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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EU HealthTech Firms Use Partnerships, Hybrid Approach to Complement Existing Delivery Model
July 25, 2022

Digital solutions that facilitate remote healthcare have been one of the resounding successes of recent years and Europe’s telemedicine market is forecast to continue to grow at a rate of 18.8% per year between 2022 and 2027. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Swedish Telehealth Company Kry Raises $160M
July 21, 2022

Swedish HealthTech company Kry has raised over $160 million in a new funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Savvy AI Deployments Help Healthcare Providers Climb Reimbursement Learning Curve
July 19, 2022

In the darkest hours of the pandemic when stimulus money was being provided, COVID-19 tests and vaccinations were free to patients, but someone had to pay the bills. In most cases, it was the health system that delivered the services, and getting reimbursed is proving...