Healthcare Spending news and trends

New Study Looks at Economic Factors That Define Women’s Health
Healthcare // April 12, 2024

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CVS Expects 4th Quarter Medical Costs to Exceed 86% of Premiums
Healthcare // January 08, 2024

CVS Health is warning that its fourth-quarter medical costs may be higher than anticipated. 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...

Walmart, Other Retailers Expand Into Patient Care as State Laws Allow Pharmacists to Treat Minor...
Healthcare // August 29, 2023

From treatment for chronic illnesses to minor ailments, retailers are leveraging their widespread presence to capture a larger share of healthcare spending, offering customers solutions that prioritize convenience, affordability and personalized experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

CVS Caremark and GoodRx Team Up to Lower Prescription Costs
Healthcare // July 12, 2023

CVS Caremark and GoodRx have announced the upcoming launch of a program to help members pay lower out-of-pocket prices on generic medications at the pharmacy counter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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78% of High-Income Women Spend Money on Their Own Medical Care

April 24, 2024
Independent research reveals that women have been underrepresented in many healthcare studies. PYMNTS Intelligence recently set out to dive more deeply into the subject of women and healthcare and identify disparities and contributing factors. We surveyed more than 10,000 U.S. consumers, asking a variety of healthcare-related questions and shared our findings in the first-ever 2024 Women’s Wellness Index.  […]

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CVS Expects 4th Quarter Medical Costs to Exceed 86% of Premiums

January 08, 2024
CVS Health is warning that its fourth-quarter medical costs may be higher than anticipated. 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 form, you agree to receive marketing […]

CVS Caremark and GoodRx Team Up to Lower Prescription Costs

July 12, 2023
CVS Caremark and GoodRx have announced the upcoming launch of a program to help members pay lower out-of-pocket prices on generic medications at the pharmacy counter. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Health Spending to Represent 20% of US Economy by 2031

June 18, 2023
Health spending will represent about 20% of the United States economy by 2031. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail Sales Reach $509B In September

October 15, 2018
Falling short of economists’ expectations, retail store and restaurant sales grew by only 0.1 percent from August to September to reach a seasonally adjusted figure of $509 billion. By contrast,...