Amazon has introduced a program designed to help consumers access digital health benefits. These are benefits offered by insurance plans and employers to help patients improve their health and lower medical costs, but as the company said in its Monday (Jan. 8) announcement, awareness and participation are...
Drugmaker Eli Lilly has launched a digital healthcare platform for obesity, migraine and diabetes patients. LillyDirect, announced on the company website Thursday (Jan. 4), offers things like access to independent healthcare providers and direct home delivery of certain Lilly medicines via third-party pharmacy dispensing services. David A....
Patient payments provider LQpay has introduced a new payment solution for medical and dental practices. The company’s Zero-Click payment solution is designed to streamline payment experiences for patients and providers, and builds on LQpay’s existing “One-Click” Payment option, per a Wednesday (Jan. 3) press release. “By integrating the...
A corporate bank account overdraft happens when a business’ bank account has a negative balance, leading to the account holder incurring a debt. It may be costly, as the outstanding negative balance must be returned in addition to possible fees and with an interest rate...
Employers are increasingly offering wellness chatbots as a worker benefit. About two-thirds of large employers have added access to mental health-related chatbots or apps over the past three years, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Dec. 27), citing data from benefits consulting firm Mercer....
Technical innovations are radically transforming care delivery, and none more so than artificial intelligence (AI). But historically, and for too long, the application of cutting-edge innovations has been mostly the purview of concierge care and the higher end of the healthcare marketplace. Part of the...
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...
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...
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...