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GE HealthCare Spinoff Planned for January 2023
September 12, 2022

GE announced Monday (Sept. 12) that the previously-declared spinoff of its health unit into a freestanding company, GE HealthCare, is scheduled for January 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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1 in 3 US Consumers Now Open to Out-of-Office Doctor Visits
September 09, 2022

Health care — that once-staid bastion of paper checks, paper charts, invoices and faxes — has managed to make the omnichannel leap. 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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Healthcare Takes a Page From Retail’s Omnichannel Payments Playbook
September 08, 2022

New PYMNTS data reveals that close to half (46%) of U.S. consumers are engaging in healthcare both in-person and via digital means, bringing healthcare firmly into the omnichannel trend that’s already reshaped retailing and is promising the same for a reforming healthcare system. Get the...

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Walmart Closes 10-Year Deal With UnitedHealth for Health Services
September 07, 2022

Walmart and UnitedHealth Group closed a 10-year deal to use their complementary resources and expertise to offer people affordable health services with improved outcomes and a renewed patient experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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In-Person Contact Helps Fill Gaps in Telehealth Treatment and Service
September 06, 2022

It’s an awkward moment during a telehealth video visit when that tech hits a physical wall, and the doctor or clinician needs to schedule you to come in for tests and exams. HealthTech firms are addressing this last-mile challenge with services that bridge virtual and...

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UAE’s Pure Health Acquires Equity Investment in US Healthcare Provider Ardent
September 04, 2022

United Arab Emirates-based healthcare platform Pure Health announced Friday (Sept. 2) that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a minority equity investment in U.S.-based Ardent Health Services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Negotiations Said to Move Forward in $8B Bid by CVS for Signify Health
September 02, 2022

Once Signify Health indicated it was open to a sale early last month, several big brands — CVS, Amazon, UnitedHealth Group — have shown interest, but CVS seems to have taken the lead and could be moving forward with discussions. Get the Full Story Complete...

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The Data Point: 46% of Americans Mixing Telehealth, In-Person Care
September 01, 2022

The pandemic changed everything, and healthcare is still undergoing a digital transformation from pre-COVID-19 patterns to a new type of hybrid engagement that promises better patient experiences and cost and time efficiencies, with more positive outcomes in the offing. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Healthcare-as-a-Subscription Breaks Down Payer-Provider Pain Points
August 31, 2022

Subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) is virtually a standard in the tech world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...