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Abbott CEO: Covid-19 Opens New Diagnostic Testing Market Beyond Hospital Labs Into The Community
Abbott CEO Robert Ford said Thursday the company’s development of tests for Covid-19 has opened a “new set of channels” to address future public health crises and disease outbreaks beyond the coronavirus pandemic.
Walgreens Escalates VillageMd Clinic Rollout
Walgreens said it will open another 40 doctor-staffed clinics with its primary care partner VillageMD by summer’s end 2021 as part of its U.S. rollout over the next five years.
UnitedHealth Group: 2021 Revenues To Eclipse $277 Billion
UnitedHealth Group said its 2021 revenues will reach $277 billion next year as the company unveiled its business strategy Tuesday.
As Covid-19 Cases Surge, More Americans Plan To Take Vaccine
U.S. interest in taking a vaccine against Covid-19 continues to rise, according to public opinion polls ahead of a major push by employers and drugstore chains to educate Americans on the vaccinations.
Walgreens: When Covid-19 Vaccines Are Available You Can ‘Count On Us’
Walgreens is the latest drugstore giant to promise its customers access to Covid-19 vaccines once available.
Walmart Opens Healthcare Centers In Chicago Neighborhoods Marred By Riots
Walmart is opening two new “Walmart Health” centers in Chicago neighborhoods marred by rioting and unrest as part of a “renewed commitment to a city that has been through a lot,” the giant retailer said.
Here’s Something CVS And Walgreens Can Do That Amazon Can’t: Give You A Covid-19 Vaccination
CVS Health and Walgreens are touting their ability to administer Covid-19 vaccines once available as online retailer Amazon pushes deeper into the pharmacy business.
Amazon Pharmacy Business Adds Online Store, Free Delivery For Prime Members
Amazon is launching a new online store called “Amazon Pharmacy” that allows its U.S. customers to order prescription drugs to their homes with its Prime customers receiving free delivery of their medications.
Biden’s ‘Medicare At 60’ Depends On Georgia Senate Races
President-elect Joe Biden may need Democrats to win both U. S. Senate races in Georgia for his effort to expand Medicare to Americans as young as 60 years old.
Pandemic Triggers $500 Per Worker Decrease In Employer Health Costs
U.S. employers are projected to spend 5% less in 2020 than expected on medical benefits per employee due to Covid-19, according to a new report by Aon.
