Nothing makes a sick person feel worse than juggling a dozen healthcare apps, portals and payments to get well, and that’s driving a streamlining trend in digital healthcare in 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Healthcare financing platform PayZen signed a partnership agreement with the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) and its subsidiary ServiShare to serve as the preferred patient financing provider for IHA’s network of 117 hospitals and 17 health systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
In the 21st century, autonomous flying vehicles known as drones have crossed over from science fiction to reality. 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The No Surprises Act of 2020 took effect this January, putting physicians and health systems on notice that large, unexpected bills after the fact aren’t acceptable anymore — and leaving many providers wondering how this sweeping legislation will affect their bottom line. Get the Full...
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....
