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UK’s Babylon Health Boosts US Membership by 220% in Pivot to Private Healthcare Systems
August 11, 2022

U.K.’s leading digital healthcare company, Babylon Health, recently announced its second quarter (Q2) 2022 results, highlighting significant growth in the U.S. despite a $157 million loss during the period. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Is Digital Healthcare Advancing Faster Than EU Lawmakers Can Adapt and Regulate?
August 11, 2022

Industry experts have said the lack of standards of practice in Germany, Europe’s largest healthcare market, is hampering the growth of digital healthcare and causing HealthTech startups to miss out on setting trends and leveraging the pandemic-driven digital advancements made in the last few years....

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Drone Delivery Services Shape Africa’s Healthcare Space
August 08, 2022

In the 21st century, autonomous flying vehicles known as drones have crossed over from science fiction to reality. 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...

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CVS Reportedly Eyeing Signify Health to Expand Into Medical Services
August 07, 2022

CVS is reportedly looking to purchase healthcare platform Signify Health, which would allow the drugstore chain to expand into home health services. 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 Represents 20% of GDP That Desperately Needs Payments Efficiency
August 05, 2022

At more than $4 trillion, healthcare spending in the United States accounts for nearly 20% of gross domestic product (GDP), a far greater share than other Organization for Economic Cooperation (OECD) countries. There are many reasons for this disparity, but inefficiency and ineffectiveness in purchasing...

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CVS Moves Closer to Offering Primary Healthcare
August 03, 2022

CVS said it would either purchase or take a stake in a primary-care company before the year is over, part of a wave of pharmacy retailers strengthening their medical care offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Korean Team Develops Nanotech Health Monitoring Tattoo
August 02, 2022

Researchers in South Korea may have found a way to let patients receive a tattoo that alerts them to health issues. 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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High Cost of Healthcare Is Leading Cause of Canceled Patient Appointments
August 01, 2022

Among patients who canceled healthcare appointments in the last year for any reason other than their condition improving, 46% did so because the cost was too high, according to “The Healthcare Conundrum,” a PYMNTS and Experian Health collaboration based on a survey of 2,483 consumers....

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Telehealth Tech at Crossroads as In-Office Visits Resume
August 01, 2022

Telehealth continues seeking its new level in the post-pandemic treatment mix as the technology transitions to a more permanent and settled role in healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...