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Walgreens-Backed VillageMD Nearing $9B Summit Health Deal
November 07, 2022

Walgreens-owned VillageMD is getting close to a $9 billion deal to merge with Summit Health, part of an ongoing trend of consumer health brands moving into primary care. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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CVS Adds 11M Digital Customers in Push for Omnichannel Engagement
November 02, 2022

CVS Health said Wednesday (Nov. 2) that investments in its digital platforms aimed at driving omnichannel engagement appear to be paying off, as its online user base grew by 30% over the past year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Cedar Debuts Integrated Health Data Tool
November 01, 2022

Healthcare FinTech platform Cedar has introduced the Payer Intelligence Layer. 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 this...

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VillageMD Eyes Merger Deal With Summit Health, Report Says
October 30, 2022

Walgreens-controlled healthcare provider VillageMD is reportedly considering a possible merger with Summit Health. 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....

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Payment Plans Critical for Financial Wellness as Healthcare Costs Grow
October 28, 2022

There’s a simple way to manage the pinch of rising health care costs: 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....

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Digital Wallets More Popular at Doctor’s Office Than the Mall
October 27, 2022

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MedTechs Help Overstretched African Doctors Accelerate Diagnostics and Save Lives
October 26, 2022

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), African countries suffer from a severe shortage of healthcare professionals, with many having fewer than 0.2 qualified physicians per thousand people. To put that into perspective, the U.S. has around 2.6, while Germany has 4.3, according to WHO...

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Health-Tracking Wearables Are a Fit for 43% of US Consumers
October 21, 2022

The stylish side of preventive healthcare comes in the form of digital wearables like Apple Watch, Fitbit and smart rings, the use of which has seen astronomical growth since 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Healthcare Providers Face Unintended Consequences of Pre-Care Estimates
October 21, 2022

The frustrating fact is that healthcare often comes with high out of pocket costs even for the insured, and millions are simply unable to cover those costs. It often leads to people foregoing care now that could head off more serious — and costly —...