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Aumet Raises $12 Million for AI-Driven Pharmaceutical Procurement
Healthcare // May 18, 2026

Healthcare procurement startup Aumet raised $12 million in Series A funding as the company looks to expand its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered pharmaceutical supply chain platform across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and other emerging markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Moderna’s AI Could Accelerate Hantavirus Vaccine Development
Healthcare // May 12, 2026

Drug development has always been a slow business. A single medicine can take 10 to 15 years and cost billions before it reaches a patient. Moderna has fewer than 6,000 employees and plans to create a new product 15 times over in the next five...

Big Pharma Runs Its Checkout Counter Through GoodRx 
Earnings // May 07, 2026

Out-of-pocket drug costs are rising for millions of Americans. Coverage gaps are widening. GoodRx is turning both trends into a business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

AWS Launches Amazon Bio Discovery to Speed AI Drug Development
Amazon // April 19, 2026

Amazon Web Services has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered application for better, faster drug development. 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...

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Amazon and Walmart Want More Than Your Prescription

April 16, 2026
The retail battle is bleeding over into healthcare. It has been for a while, as healthcare and pharma firms increasingly recognize the benefits of physical retail’s distribution capabilities. 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 […]

Lilly and Novo Show How AI Is Rewiring Big Pharma

March 31, 2026
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, the two companies that dominate the global market for GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs, are each deploying artificial intelligence (AI) across different stages of...

Overlooked Industries May Hold the Future for Payments Innovation

April 15, 2025
In the fast-evolving world of FinTech, where innovation can often race ahead of regulation, emerging markets present both an opportunity and a challenge for business-to-consumer (B2C) payment providers. Get the...

The Doctor Will See You… On Amazon: Tech Giant Expands Plans to Merge Medicine with...

January 31, 2025
Amazon is emerging as a key competitor to Walmart in the healthcare sector, leveraging its technological reach and consumer base. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Quick Reads
Aumet Raises $12 Million for AI-Driven Pharmaceutical Procurement

May 18, 2026
Healthcare procurement startup Aumet raised $12 million in Series A funding as the company looks to expand its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered pharmaceutical supply chain platform across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and other emerging markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

AWS Launches Amazon Bio Discovery to Speed AI Drug Development

April 19, 2026
Amazon Web Services has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered application for better, faster drug development. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

OpenAI Targets Pharma Giants With Purpose-Built AI Model

April 16, 2026
OpenAI has introduced an artificial intelligence model that is purpose-built for scientific research and drug discovery. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

CVS to Expand Retail Footprint After Shrinking for 4 Years

March 30, 2026
CVS Health plans to expand its retail footprint this year after contracting it over the past four years, Bloomberg reported Monday (March 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...