Category: Disruptors

CVS CEO Karen Lynch: Primary care is the 'quaterback' of healthcare

CVS CEO Karen Lynch told CNBC in a Jan. 9 report that primary care is a fundamental aspect of the company’s offerings.

Uber ventures further into the healthcare sector

Uber Health will partner with Socially Determined to alleviate common, access-related healthcare struggles.

Walgreens aims to be a healthcare company

Walgreens wants to become more of a healthcare company, CEO Tim Wentworth told CNBC during an interview with Jim Cramer.

Remote patient monitoring made easier with Galaxy Watch

An expanded Privileged Health Software Development Kit for the Galaxy Watch has increased its ability to monitor vital signs and lends itself to more reliable remote patient monitoring, according to a Samsung press release.

GE HealthCare's newest acquisition

GE HealthCare will now use MIM Software technologies to further their innovation and AI-oriented patient-care mission. 

Amazon expands healthcare reach with Omada partnership

Amazon Health is partnering with Omada, a virtual-first healthcare provider focused on treating and preventing chronic conditions including diabetes and hypertension.

1 year later, what $8.9B VillageMD deal means for health systems

A year after Walgreens-owned VillageMD acquired Summit Health for $8.9 billion, healthcare leaders and analysts told Becker’s the deal presents both partnership and competitive opportunities for health systems.

Best Buy Health names new CMO

Best Buy Health has named Benjamin Zaniello, MD, as its new chief medical officer. 

General Catalyst's busy 2023: 5 takeaways

In 2023, venture capital firm General Catalyst rapidly expanded its healthcare presence by announcing that it was looking to own and operate a health system.

7 Microsoft healthcare job openings

Microsoft recently posted seven job openings related to its health business. Below are the open positions as of Dec. 29: