Consumerization
The deal is expected to close this year.
The Oregon Health Authority said the deal is not likely to greatly reduce access to affordable care in the state, but it placed some conditions on its approval.
Insightin Health CEO and founder Enam Noor discusses the benefits of a consumer-centric approach to patient engagement and using data to turn satisfaction insights into actionable workflows.
Sanjula Jain, senior vice president of market strategy and chief research officer at Trilliant Health, discusses the future of virtual care and how emerging retail players will affect the industry.
Walgreens-backed VillageMD signed an agreement to purchase Summit Health, a multispecialty medical practice and parent company of urgent care provider CityMD. The deal is expected to close early next year.
The wearable tech company’s deal with Best Buy marks its entry into brick-and-mortar retail.
The health systems say the virtual and in-home care company, called Ovatient, will provide more convenient offerings and a connection to higher-level care when needed.
The traditional healthcare industry could face pressure from changing trends, including the emergence of Amazon, Walmart, CVS and Walgreens as larger players.
During a discussion hosted by Frost & Sullivan, panelists examined how healthcare organizations should use digital tools to ensure care is easy to access.
Hari Prasad, Yosi Health cofounder and CEO, believes in treating patients as savvy consumers who look for quality, convenience, choice and price transparency.