Walmart acquires CareZone after losing out in bid to purchase PillPack to compete in prescription home delivery market
GPO consolidation is increasing under the backdrop of Amazon’s possible role in the industry
Kroger and Walgreens expanding their relationship to compete against larger companies
Haven Healthcare is following the “disruption” model developed by Amazon
Amazon Alexa announced that it now is capable of transmitting and receiving protected health information. Its new HIPAA-compliant status means that operators and residents alike may find more reasons to use the device. The company has been working with six organizations to develop “skills” to manage a variety of healthcare needs at home simply using […]
CVS Pharmacy Initiatives Strengthen the Company’s Market Position
OptumRx acquired two pharmaceutical companies in the third quarter of 2018: Genoa Healthcare and Avella Specialty Pharmacy. Listen closely and you can hear Amazon’s footprints as the reason for these acquisitions. Amazon’s recent acquisition of PillPack has accelerated merger and consolidation activities among insurers and pharmacies. UnitedHealth Group is following the strategy seen earlier this year […]