Category: Disruptors

Apple's blood-oxygen sensor battle ends in mistrial

Medical technology company Masimo did not convince a jury that Apple hired away key executives and stole trade secrets from its company, Fortune reported May 1. 

CVS closes $10.6B acquisition of Oak Street Health

CVS Health has completed its $10.6 billion acquisition of primary care company Oak Street Health. 

Amazon's pharmacy business 'off to a good start,' CEO says

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said its pharmacy business is “off to a good start” and fits into its larger mission of reshaping healthcare, according to a recent earnings call.

Are Amazon Clinic patients HIPAA protected?

Amazon Clinic, Amazon’s new virtual care offering, gives Amazon access to complete patient files and tells users that their health information “may be re-disclosed” during sign-up, The Washington Post reported May 1. 

Walgreens-owned VillageMD to identify COPD patients

VillageMD, a primary care chain that’s majority owned by Walgreens, plans to help identify and treat COPD patients under a new partnership.

3 healthcare services Amazon has shuttered

Retail giant Amazon has been making significant strides into the healthcare industry, but not without some defeat — the company has thus far shut down three of its healthcare offerings.

Amazon pulls plug on health wearables company Halo

Amazon said it will be shutting down Halo, its health and fitness device line, starting July 31. 

CVS CEO: Technology, value-based care can solve coming Medicare 'tsunami'

CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch said two things can help prepare America for the coming Medicare “tsunami”: technology and value-based care, Fortune reported April 26.

Apple to reportedly unveil AI health coaching, health app for iPad

Apple plans to release an artificial intelligence-backed health coaching service, as well as an iPad version of its health app to appeal to healthcare providers, Bloomberg reported.

Best Buy partners with health-focused smart ring company

Best Buy has partnered with a company that sells a smart ring that collects health data.