Category: Disruptors

Elon Musk reportedly in talks with medical centers to do human trials with brain implant

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is reportedly in talks with medical centers to test its brain implants on humans, Gizmodo reported.

What's the best hospital in the US? How Bard AI's response differed from ChatGPT

What is the best hospital in the United States? After asking ChatGPT that question on Feb. 20, Becker’s posed the same query to Google’s Bard AI. And the two artificial intelligence chatbots had different responses.

CVS to strengthen reproductive health data protections after request from investment group

Environmental, social and governance investment group Arjuna Capital is claiming a win after CVS Health committed to strengthening its reproductive health data privacy protections following a shareholder proposal from the activist investment group.

Why CVS, Optum struggle to integrate behavioral healthcare

CVS and Optum have struggled to integrate behavioral health into their payer-provider models, Behavioral Health Business reported.

Bill Gates says AI will revolutionize healthcare like the internet, mobile phones

Bill Gates says artificial intelligence will change the way people get healthcare as much as the internet and mobile phones have and could make health more equitable around the globe.

Amazon underestimated complexity of healthcare: Report

Amazon has been slow to launch its digital pharmacy business after struggling with the complexities of running a healthcare company, The Washington Post reported March 27.

Amazon underestimated complexity of healthcare: Report

Amazon has been slow to launch its digital pharmacy business after struggling with the complexities of running a healthcare company, The Washington Post reported March 27.

Oak Street Health to offer primary care in dialysis centers

Oak Street Health plans to provide its senior-focused primary care inside dialysis centers.

Walgreens launches pilot program to help manage patient medications post-discharge

Walgreens and Village Medical have launched a new pilot program that helps patients manage new medications prescribed during their hospital stay. 

Why CVS, Walmart, Walgreens are betting on clinical trials

Walmart, CVS and Walgreens are all entering into the clinical trials business, and given their proximity to diverse populations, the retail disruptors may have an advantage, Politico reported March 23.