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Amazon, Cano Illustrate Growing Need For Senior Healthcare Creates Opportunity For Innovation
November 16, 2020

There are currently 73 million baby boomers in the United States, more than half of whom have already passed their 65th birthday. In 10 years, by the end of the year 2030, the entire generational cohort will be older than 65, with the oldest members...

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Uber, Doordash, Postmates And Stride Join In Health Insurance Push
November 12, 2020

Postmates, Uber, DoorDash and other companies with millions of gig workers are teaming up with portable benefits platform Stride in a nationwide drive to boost healthcare enrollment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Pandemic Converts Telemedicine Skeptics Into Users
November 03, 2020

Digital-medicine company Teladoc Health recently turned to a trio of descriptives to characterize the current state of its business, which saw a third quarter bursting with triple-digit percentage gains in multiple areas. The company said it’s “exceeding expectations,” “building on momentum” and delivering “consistent growth” —...

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Textual Healing: Startup Connects Virtual Healthcare To Sam’s Club Members
November 02, 2020

The house call — a kindly doctor lugging a black bag to the doorstep — is a thing of the past. 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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Contactless Interactions Help Healthcare Providers Recoup Revenue In COVID-19 Age
October 27, 2020

Over time, technology has made it easier for healthcare providers to offer flexible payment options for patients to manage their healthcare expenses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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InComm Partners With Mom’s Meals To Serve Medicare Advantage Seniors
October 20, 2020

Global payments technology firm InComm is partnering with home-delivered meals provider Mom’s Meals to offer Medicare Advantage members the option of ordering nutritious, homemade meals, InComm announced on Tuesday (Oct. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Mastercard: New Stride Partnership Is Just ‘First Step’ In Helping Gig Workers
October 16, 2020

Mastercard has teamed with portable-benefits platform Stride to make it easier for gig workers to buy healthcare coverage. Jess Turner, Mastercard’s executive vice president for North America Products and Innovation, tells PYMNTS the venture is just one part of the firm’s push to help gig workers get benefits. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Pandemic Squeezing Hospital Budgets, Pushing Many Into The Red
October 14, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to shake up the hospital sector. One challenge is that hospitals have been bringing in less money, as profitable elective procedures have been canceled during coronavirus surges. This means a squeeze on their budgets — even while hospitals are taking added measures...

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Healthcare Platform Quil Launches High-Tech Features For Caregivers
October 12, 2020

Quil, a joint venture of Comcast NBCUniveral and Independence Health Group, on Monday (Oct. 12) announced a major update to its platform that makes it easier for caregivers to interact with family members who are in their own homes. Get the Full Story Complete the...