Walmart
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Walmart rolls out discounted insulin, but patients still grapple with high prices
Walmart struck a deal with Novo Nordisk to offer a heavily discounted, private-label version of its fast-acting analog insulin. But it still doesn’t solve the pricing problems patients have faced, with insulin costs skyrocketing in recent years.
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To compete, Walmart had to acquire telehealth business
Walmart is buying telehealth provider MeMD, adding virtual urgent care and therapy visits. Walmart said the deal would complement the in-person health centers it is building in some of its stores.
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Payer’s Place: Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, President, Markets of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, to discuss how they are using technology to provide better service and care to consumers.
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Pharmacies start selling over-the-counter Covid tests, but they’re too pricey to turn the tide
After the Food and Drug Administration authorized a swathe of over-the-counter tests for Covid-19, pharmacies are preparing to stock their shelves. But at $20 to $100 a pop, will enough people use them to make a difference?
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Pharmacies to start offering a limited number of Covid-19 vaccines
Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and dozens of other pharmacies will start administering a limited number of vaccines as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. It will offer vaccines in medically underserved areas to healthcare workers, people ages 65 and older, and essential workers, according to local guidelines.
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Companies vie for a role in federal vaccine plans — and for their workers to get vaccinated
Amazon, Walmart, Starbucks and other retailers are offering to play a bigger role in helping distribute Covid-19 vaccines. In most states, essential workers are still waiting for their first dose.
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Retail Health, BioPharma, Legal
Walmart pharmacies fueled opioid crisis, DOJ lawsuit claims
The Justice Department has sued Walmart for fanning the flames of the opioid crisis through its network of pharmacies, claiming that the retailer knowingly filled thousands of illegitimate opioid prescriptions. But Walmart says the lawsuit is “misguided.”
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Walgreens, VillageMD to open 40 clinics by next summer
The retailer plans to open primary care clinics in Houston, El Paso, Austin, Phoenix and Orlando by next summer as part of its partnership with startup VillageMD.
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Walmart partners with startup to sell at-home Covid-19 tests
The retailer is offering at-home Covid-19 testing kits, including nasal swabs and saliva test kits, from Los Angeles-based startup myLab Box.
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Don’t miss our patient engagement conference ENGAGE at HLTH Oct. 15
Patient engagement and experience were coming into focus as part of the overall transformation of healthcare, but the advent of Covid-19 has thrust it to the forefront. Hear from patients, providers, retailers, tech disruptors and others about why patient engagement is paramount.
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Applying Remote Patient Monitoring to Surgery Prep and Recovery, Oncology and Women’s Health
Join us to learn about the latest trends in remote monitoring and how to extend its benefits beyond chronic conditions to more patients – all while using fewer staff resources.
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Clover, Walmart launch Medicare Advantage plans in Georgia
The plans will include zero-dollar premiums and will give patients access to free primary care visits, dental exams and lab tests at Walmart Health centers across the state.
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Retail Health, Health Services
Walgreens resets retail clinics with VillageMD partnership but faces tough competition ahead
Walgreens plan to open hundreds of VillageMD clinics at its stores in the next five years. It would be the first major move by Walgreens to staff its locations with primary care physicians.
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Health Services, Patient Engagement
Walmart divulges plans for ‘healthcare supercenters’
The company says it’s looking beyond traditional retail clinics as it seeks to create “supercenters” with comprehensive healthcare services.
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Walmart buys CareZone’s medication management technology
Walmart acquired CareZone’s medication management technology and intellectual property. The purchase is the latest move by Walmart to compete with its pharmacy services.
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Retail execs promise to ramp up Covid-19 testing
The two pharmacy chains plan to ramp up testing locations, with CVS saying it will add 1,000 sites and Walgreens saying it will add drive-thru testing in all 49 states. Currently, they have just a handful of sites across the U.S.
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Employee Benefits, Health Tech, Telemedicine
Covid-19 worries cause companies to seek mental health tools
With worries over health and the economy affecting most employees, companies are looking for ways to roll out more mental health tools. In turn, many digital health startups have found new clients.
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
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Discover the Next-Gen Platform for Integrated Collaborative Care
Beyond EHRs and digital front doors, reducing the gaps in patient care journeys.
