Estimates from the two health systems counter those from the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission, which said the merger would increase annual spending.
Providers were more likely to anticipate savings than were payers, with 75 percent of provider execs foreseeing that kind of return, compared to 44 percent of payers.
Eligible consumers will be able to use their over-the-counter allowance on medications and health-related items such as first- aid supplies, support braces, and pain relievers.
David Hoke, who focuses on healthcare for the retail giant, said he’s never seen anyone code empathy and for that reason warns developers against being seduced by AI.