Category: Disruptors

Optum Insight CEO out, replacement named

Neil de Crescenzo, former CEO at Change Healthcare, has departed as CEO of Optum’s data and analytics arm after less than a year and has been replaced by Roger Connor, UnitedHealth Group’s executive vice president of enterprise operations and services.

Google's Alphabet sheds jobs in healthcare analytics

Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has laid off an unknown number of employees in its healthcare analytics subsidiary, Verily, The Information reported Oct. 18. 

Costco CEO to step down amid healthcare bet

Costco CEO Craig Jelinek announced that he is stepping down on Jan. 1, 2024, as the retail giant looks to break into healthcare.

CVS names new chief digital officer

CVS Health has named Tony Ambrozie as its new senior vice president and chief digital and technology officer of pharmacy and consumer wellness. 

Optum expanding in Washington state

Optum is building a new facility in Tacoma, Washington as the company continues to expand services within the state.

Amazon's healthcare game plan: Focus on the consumer

Neil Lindsay, senior vice president of Amazon Health Services, said the company’s presence in healthcare is “small” and that Amazon plans to take its time building its health services division, Endpoints News reported Oct. 17. 

3 possible healthcare acquisitions for Amazon

Amazon is still looking for partners in healthcare, and analysts predict more acquisitions could be in its future.

Amazon Pharmacy rolls out drone delivery

Amazon Pharmacy customers in College Station, Texas can now get their medications delivered via drones operated by Prime Air.

What Walgreens, Rite Aid closures mean for healthcare

Drug stores such as Walgreens and Rite Aid have been closing thousands of stores, leaving gaps in healthcare for some patient communities, MarketWatch reported Oct. 17. 

A look at CVS' leadership, staffing shake-ups

In 2023, CVS Health has been restructuring its leadership roles and reducing staff headcount as it looks to drive its value-based mission.