News 10/16/24 – HIStalk
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Walgreens Boots Alliance reports Q4 results: revenue up 6%, EPS –$3.48 versus –$0.21. beating analyst expectations for both and sending shares sharply up.
WBA shares have lost 57% of their value in the…
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Everise Acquires CGS Healthcare Vertical, Expands US Footprint and Service Offerings
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– Everise, a global leader in healthcare customer experience (CX), today announced its acquisition of Continuum Global Solutions’ (CGS) healthcare vertical from Skyview Capital.
– Everise’s acquisition of CGS’s healthcare vertical is…
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Who is Winning the Retail Pharmacy Consumer Battle? – MedCity News
CVS Health has recently overtaken Walgreens as the most popular drugstore retailer among drugstore/pharmacy shoppers. Over the last several quarters, the companies have been flip-flopping between first and second place. It’s not clear whether…
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News 6/5/24 – HIStalk
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Ascension says in a June 4 cyberattack update that it has restored EHR access in its Florida, Alabama, and Austin markets. It hopes to use that experience to make the EHR available to…
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CVS Health Rebrands Health Services Segment, Launches Model for Retail Pharmacy Reimbursement
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– CVS Health today hosted its 2023 Investor Day, where the company outlined its strategy for driving reliable, diversified, and accelerating earnings growth while delivering superior care and value to millions…
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What Will Rite Aid Need to Do to Recover from Bankruptcy? – MedCity News
It’s not an easy time to be a retail pharmacy chain. This is especially true for Rite Aid, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey on Sunday.
In order for the company…
Walgreens, Pearl Health Strike Strategic Partnership To Advance Value-based Care – MedCity News
Retailer Walgreens announced Tuesday that it is partnering with technology company Pearl Health to help primary care providers engage in value-based care.
Deerfield, Illinois-based Walgreens is part of the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare…
More than half of patients would visit retail pharmacy first for medical issues
Driven by a desire for more convenient and affordable care, many patients focusing less on provider qualifications when seeking ambulatory care, according to a new Wolters Kluwer survey, which shows 58% of them opting…
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For CVS, Enterprise Resilience Means Being Able to Help Communities During Disasters
Access to medication, water, and food are critical before, during, and after disasters. With over 9600 retail pharmacies across the US, CVS is uniquely positioned to help when a disaster strikes. The company is…
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