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Category: pharma
Amazon Latest Pharmacy To Offer Drone Delivery Of Prescriptions
Amazon said its pharmacy business is launching drone delivery of prescription medications in College Station, Texas, ahead of an eventual launch in other cities across the U.S.
Elevance Health Reports $1.3 Billion Profit And Insurer Ups Forecast Once Again
Elevance Health reported a third quarter profit of $1.29 billion as the health insurer added health plan members despite a big dip in Medicaid enrollment.
How Generative AI Will Upend The Doctor-Patient Relationship
After decades of “doctor knows best,” the traditional physician-patient relationship is on the verge of a monumental shift.
Companies Seek To Increase Life-Span By A Decade Or More.
But keep in mind that it’s going to be a long while before such drugs are actually available.
Drinking Raw Milk Linked To Campylobacter Outbreak, 14 Sick In Utah
Since 2009, Utah has had 25 documented raw milk-associated Campylobacter outbreaks, resulting in 295 people becoming ill.
Rite Aid Files For Bankruptcy With More ‘Underperforming Stores’ To Close
Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday and disclosed plans to close additional “underperforming stores.”
Study: Selfies May Make Women Appear Slimmer, Here’s The Potential Impact
A study just published in PLOS ONE asked participants to evaluate the weight and appearance of models in selfies versus photos taken from other angles.
UnitedHealth Group Profits Top $5.8 Billion On ‘Double-Digit’ Optum And Health Plan Growth
UnitedHealth Group reported a $5.8 billion third quarter profit as its health insurance plans and Optum medical provider businesses grew by “double-digit” percentages, the company said Friday.
Oscar To Expand Obamacare To 165 New Counties Across 18 States
Oscar Health plans to expand its individual and family coverage offerings by 165 new counties across 18 states as the health insurer approaches profitability for the first time in its history.
