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Teladoc Tops PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Telemedicine Apps
December 13, 2023

When winter brings sniffles and chills, it’s nice to know you can see a doctor without leaving the comfort — and warmth — of home. PYMNTS is here to help with the latest Provider Ranking of Telemedicine Apps, tracking the best options for telehealth access. In...

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Urban-Rural Divide in Digital Healthcare Participation Continues to Grow
December 13, 2023

When it comes to digital healthcare, consumers living in urban areas continue to increase their engagement, but those in rural areas are beginning to pull back and return to more traditional methods. The PYMNTS Intelligence study “ConnectedEconomy™ Monthly Report: The Urban-Rural Health Divide Edition” draws...

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Telehealth Goes Mainstream as 6 in 10 Boomers Embrace Trend
December 08, 2023

The healthcare industry is undergoing a digital transformation, with telehealth services gaining popularity among consumers of all ages. Even baby boomers, often stereotyped as resistant to technology, are embracing the trend, according to findings from a PYMNTS Intelligence research study.  In fact, contrary to stereotypes, the...

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Healthcare’s iPhone Moment: Why Scaling AI-Powered Care Requires a Unified OS
December 08, 2023

From diagnostics to care delivery, artificial intelligence (AI) would appear to be tailor-made for healthcare. And in fact, it’s already had a substantial impact on the industry — just not the one we’d imagine, or hope for. “AI has been revolutionizing medicine over the last...

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Sika Health Launches Marketplace for Shopping With HSA, FSA Funds
December 06, 2023

Sika Health has launched a marketplace that makes it easy for consumers to shop at more than 30 health and wellness brands and retailers with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds. The new Sika Health Marketplace helps consumers understand where they...

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Experian Acquires Wave to Enhance AI-Powered Health Data Curation
November 30, 2023

Experian has acquired Wave HDC, a health tech firm offering AI-powered data curation. The deal is designed to help Experian Health leverage Wave’s technology to offer more comprehensive and faster healthcare coverage identification and automation capabilities, according to a Thursday (Nov. 30) press release. Wave uses artificial intelligence (AI) to...

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Walgreens Launches Digital Tool for Finding Prescription Medicine Discounts
November 30, 2023

Walgreens has launched a digital tool designed to help customers find lower prices on their prescription medications. The new Rx Savings Finder searches multiple discount card websites for free, third-party discount cards, the healthcare, pharmacy and retail firm said in a Thursday (Nov. 30) press...

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Report: Health Insurance Firms Humana and Cigna in Merger Talks
November 29, 2023

Humana and Cigna are reportedly in talks for a potential merger that could reshape the health insurance industry. A deal could be finalized by the end of the year, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Nov. 29), citing unnamed sources. Neither Cigna nor Humana immediately replied to...

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AstraZeneca Launches HealthTech Business Focused on Clinical Trials
November 20, 2023

Global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has launched a HealthTech business aimed at offering digital health solutions in the life sciences sector. The primary focus of the new company, which is called Evinova, is to bring established and scalable digital technology solutions to optimize clinical trial design...