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FirstView CEO Says Healthcare Innovation Starts With Elimination of Patient Billing Surprises
September 17, 2021

To hear Bob Raffo tell it, fear is one of the biggest hurdles standing in the way of medical treatment in the U.S. But the FirstView CEO isn’t talking about concern over getting a shot or undergoing a painful procedure; he’s talking about financial fear,...

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Blue Shield of California, Walgreens Partner on Personalized Healthcare Solution
September 12, 2021

Some Golden State residents covered by Blue Shield of California will be offered limited healthcare services at Walgreens locations under a newly announced arrangement between the two companies, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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71% of Healthcare Execs to Invest in AI Over the Next 3 Years
September 10, 2021

The majority of health insurers’ fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) investigations take place after claims are paid, not before — and consumer payments can be a particular point of vulnerability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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HealthTap Bolsters Plan with Free Patient Texts to Primary Care Doctors
September 09, 2021

Virtual healthcare provider HealthTap on Thursday (Sept. 9) announced that subscribers can now text with their selected primary care doctors for free, in addition to already having healthcare for their children, $39 video appointments and a personal care doctor of their choosing. Get the Full...

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Walgreens and VillageMD to Open 22 Primary Care Clinics in Arizona
September 09, 2021

Walgreens Boots Alliance and VillageMD on Thursday (Sept. 9) announced the opening of 18 Village Medical at Walgreens’ full-service primary care practices in the Phoenix area, as well an intent to open four more locations by year’s end, the companies announced in a press release. The Walgreens and VillageMD integrated care...

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New Report: Healthcare Morphing Into HealthTech as Millennials Go for Digital Doctoring
September 08, 2021

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Today in Healthcare: Patients Want Digital Healthcare Control; Hackers’ 240-Hour Head Start; CVS Adds Mental...
August 31, 2021

Today in healthcare, healthcare networks must endure 240 hours of setup to protect their data. Plus, CVS adds mental health counseling services and 76 percent prefer digital control of their healthcare records. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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76% of Patients Want to Digitally Manage Healthcare
August 30, 2021

The great digital shift has extended well beyond the confines of commerce — and with mobile devices in their hands and apps on offer, consumers want to manage their healthcare with high-tech tools. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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COVID-Related Stress and Rising Demand See CVS Expand into Mental Health Counseling
August 30, 2021

Just like other goods and services, consumers also want convenient and efficient access to a range of healthcare choices and CVS is the latest entrant trying to meet this changing need. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...