Healthcare news and trends

J&J Leverages AI and Robots to Target $100 Billion in Annual Revenue

July 15, 2026
44 Million Subprime Consumers Create a New Market for Payments Providers
Consumer Insights // July 15, 2026

For young subprime consumers, the clearest sign of financial pressure may show up not at the checkout counter, but at the doctor’s office. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

First Fully Robotic Pharmacy Fills a Prescription in Under 60 Seconds
Prescriptions // July 14, 2026

One in three U.S. pharmacies has closed between 2010 and 2021, according to UC Berkeley Public Health and USC. Pharmacy schools are graduating between 3,000 and 4,000 fewer pharmacists annually than the industry needs, Drugstore News reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

States Expand Guardrails on AI Use in Health Insurance Decisions
Artificial Intelligence // July 09, 2026

State legislatures are rapidly moving beyond broad artificial intelligence governance to regulate one of AI’s most consequential applications: health insurance coverage determinations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Real-Time Payments Target Healthcare Benefits Bottlenecks
Real-Time Payments // July 06, 2026

Real-time money movement is beginning to alter the expectations surrounding healthcare and HR benefits where reimbursement timing and payout clarity have long been sources of frustration for employers and participants alike. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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44 Million Subprime Consumers Create a New Market for Payments Providers

July 15, 2026
For young subprime consumers, the clearest sign of financial pressure may show up not at the checkout counter, but at the doctor’s office. 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. […]

Real-Time Payments Target Healthcare Benefits Bottlenecks

July 06, 2026
Real-time money movement is beginning to alter the expectations surrounding healthcare and HR benefits where reimbursement timing and payout clarity have long been sources of frustration for employers and participants...

3.2% Growth Shows Main Street Still Has Bright Spots

June 22, 2026
Main Street businesses are losing momentum, but planned and recurring services are still finding room to grow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Healthcare AI Has Left the Lab. Now Comes the Hard Part.

June 19, 2026
Artificial intelligence in healthcare has evolved past a simple test-and-learn exercise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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J&J Leverages AI and Robots to Target $100 Billion in Annual Revenue

July 15, 2026
The launch of artificial intelligence-powered imaging and mapping capabilities for electrophysiology, early momentum for a drug releasing system for bladder cancer treatment, and progress toward a table-integrated robotic surgical system are among the latest innovations from pharmaceuticals and MedTech company Johnson & Johnson. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and […]

Walmart Expands In-House Career Pathways to Train Opticians

June 29, 2026
Walmart has launched a program that helps its associates become opticians in a Walmart Vision Center or a Sam’s Club Optical Center. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

U.S. Bank Picks Eric Levine for New Healthcare Payments Role

June 23, 2026
U.S. Bank has named banking veteran Eric Levine to a newly created healthcare payments role. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Prosper AI Raises $30 Million to Automate the Patient Journey

June 22, 2026
Prosper AI raised $30 million in a Series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz to grow its healthcare AI platform, according to a Monday (June 22) press release. Get the...