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Healthcare Coverage Struggles to Keep Up With Modern Work

August 06, 2026
digital healthcare, technology, healthtech
FTC Puts Digital Health’s Growth Playbook on Trial
Healthcare // July 30, 2026

Digital health borrowed its growth playbook from consumer technology, landing patients fast and keeping them subscribed. 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...

Healthcare Costs Push Consumer Confidence Down 9 Points
Healthcare // July 30, 2026

Healthcare costs are squeezing consumer confidence from both ends of the age spectrum. 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....

Hospitals Can’t Outsource AI Accountability
Artificial Intelligence // July 29, 2026

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UPS Is Shrinking Package Volume and Making Money With Visibility
Earnings // July 28, 2026

UPS’s second-quarter earnings results offered a counterintuitive picture of growth. 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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Healthcare Costs Push Consumer Confidence Down 9 Points

July 30, 2026
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Hospitals Can’t Outsource AI Accountability

July 29, 2026
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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...

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...

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Healthcare Coverage Struggles to Keep Up With Modern Work

August 06, 2026
The latest earnings from Oscar Health and GoodRx show both companies dealing with a changing customer base. 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 communications […]

Coalition Launches National Initiative to Test and Scale Health AI

July 23, 2026
The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), a nonprofit organization founded by clinicians to advance responsible health artificial intelligence, launched a national initiative designed to help public health agencies evaluate, implement...

Samsung Adds AI-Powered Assistant to Its Health Offerings

July 21, 2026
Samsung has entered the world of artificial intelligence-powered healthcare with its new Health Assistant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Medical AI Startup OpenEvidence Weighs $200 Million Funding Round

July 19, 2026
Medical-focused artificial intelligence startup OpenEvidence has reportedly considered raising $200 million at a $20 billion valuation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...