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Amazon, Walmart Duel Over Healthcare, Super App Looms in India
May 20, 2022

Small deal – at least for a commerce/eCommerce giant with the deepest of deep pockets. At least in terms of the price tag. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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UnitedHealth CEO: Telehealth Lays Groundwork for Cost-Effective Care
May 20, 2022

Drafted into heavy service during COVID-19 lockdowns as office visits cratered and visit requests soared, then after a recent rough patch, telehealth is emerging as a key strategy to control healthcare costs and improve efficiencies for stakeholders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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New Zealand’s HealthNow Buys Prescription Platform CoverUs, Plans Payment App
May 18, 2022

HealthNow, a New Zealand company focused on healthcare affordability, has bought CoverUS, a digital prescription discount platform, a press release said. 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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With Lower Costs and Better Outcomes, Contactless Health Solutions Get Second Look
May 18, 2022

The accelerated shift to contactless during the pandemic has led to faster, simpler and seamless services. That innovation, according to Thomas Grellner, CEO at German MedTech startup Smedo, can also be injected into the healthcare sector to simplify processes and save lives. Get the Full...

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As COVID Testing Wanes, Mobile Health Providers Seek Next Big Thing to Extend Momentum
May 10, 2022

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Telemedicine App Provider Ranking Includes 5 Movers and Shakers
May 04, 2022

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Digital Solves Key Problems in the Face of Mounting Healthcare Collections
May 04, 2022

As consumer complaints about medical billing and collections pour into government agencies, healthcare providers and systems on the other side of the equation are trying to get reimbursed for the critical and often live-saving services they deliver. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Baby Boomers, Gen X Prefer Family Practice Docs; Gen Z, Millennials, Bridge Millennials Favor Urgent...
May 03, 2022

Almost three-quarters of patients (73%) who visited healthcare practices in the past 12 months saw family practice doctors, while 58% of patients visited dentists and 45% saw specialists, according to “The Digital Healthcare Gap: Streamlining The Patient Journey,” a PYMNTS and Experian Health collaboration. Get...

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As Telehealth Spike Slows, Providers Seek Innovation to Increase Engagement and New Use Cases
May 02, 2022

Telehealth came into its own during the pandemic, safely filling a need while introducing millions to the upside of digital health. With the sense of medical urgency now dialed down, digital healthcare’s mission is staying relevant by improving engagement and experience. Get the Full Story...