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Best Buy’s Latest Health Business: Glucose Monitoring Systems
Best Buy will soon begin carrying continuous glucose monitoring devices that require a prescription, opening the door to broader future healthcare product offerings.
Uber And UnitedHealth’s Optum Partner On App Payment For Seniors’ Ancillary Benefits
Uber Health is partnering with UnitedHealth Group’s Optum health services business to make paying for ancillary benefits like ride share and product delivery easier for seniors via the Uber app.
Embattled Rite Aid Faces Delisting From NYSE
Rite Aid disclosed it was no longer in compliance with New York Stock Exchange “continued listing standards” and needs to take measures to boost its share price to regain good standing.
Big Health Insurers Expand Medicare Advantage To Even More Markets For 2024 Coverage
Cigna, CVS Health’s Aetna, Elevance Health, Humana and UnitedHealth Group are launching new Medicare Advantage plans in scores of new counties for 2024.
Elevance Health Puts $2.5 Billion Purchase Of Louisiana Blue Cross Plan On Hold
Elevance Health will delay a plan to buy Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana for $2.5 billion.
Health Insurer Centene To Cut 2,000 Jobs
Centene confirmed it would let go about 2,000 employees or three percent of the health insurer’s workforce.
As Physician Shortage Lingers, Most Residents Flush With 100 Job Offers
The majority of physicians coming out of residency received 100 or more job offers during the course of their training, according to AMN Healthcare’s Physician Solutions business.
Costco Latest Retailer To Offer Doctor Visits Via Online Partner
Costco will offer its members access to physicians through a partnership with the online marketplace Sesame.
The Joint Commission Launches Certification In Sustainability For U.S. Hospitals
The Joint Commission, accreditor of U.S. healthcare facilities, is rolling out a voluntary certification in sustainability as hospitals look to combat climate change.
Walgreens In Deal With Tech Firm Pearl Health To Enhance Work With Primary Care Doctors
Walgreens has partnered with the technology company Pearl Health to assist primary care doctors with software and services they need in the shift to value-based care.
